Student Research Assistant — Bioinformatics & Data Science

Albany State University; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Albany State University invites applications for the Student Assistant - NSF HBCU-UP TIP BIOFORCE position within the Department of Natural Sciences. This role supports faculty-mentored research at the intersection of biology, data science, bioinformatics, and genomics.

Student Assistants gain hands-on experience in research activities, data collection, analysis, and documentation, while developing professional skills through project work and trainings.

Qualifications

• Current ASU undergraduate STEM student in good academic standing.
• Interest in biology, data science, bioinformatics, or related STEM research.
• Basic computer skills.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Dependable, professional, and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Assist with research activities associated with the NSF HBCU-UP TIP BIOFORCE Grant.
• Participate in biology, data science, bioinformatics, microbiology, genomics, and related research projects.
• Assist with laboratory activities, data collection, data analysis, and research documentation.
• Conduct literature searches and assist with reviewing scientific information.
• Maintain accurate research records and project files.
• Participate in research meetings, training, workshops, and project activities.
• Assist with preparing research posters, presentations, and reports.
• Follow laboratory safety and research guidelines.
• Perform other duties related to the grant and project objectives as assigned.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Teamwork

Dependable

Professional

Detail-oriented

Job description

Albany State University invites applications for the Student Assistant - NSF HBCU-UP TIP BIOFORCE position within the Department of Natural Sciences. This role supports faculty-mentored research at the intersection of biology, data science, bioinformatics, and genomics.

Student Assistants gain hands-on experience in research activities, data collection, analysis, and documentation, while developing professional skills through project work and trainings.