Student Research Assistant — Microbial Engineering for Plants

Ohio State University; Columbus, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Ohio State University invites applications for a Student Assistant 2 in FABE. The role supports the Techtmann lab in FAES, assisting with routine propagation and characterization of bacterial isolates and experiments to engineer microbial communities for improved metal uptake and plant growth traits.

The position is part-time, temporary, and located at the Agricultural Engineering Building in Columbus. Final candidates undergo background checks; a drug screen or physical may be required

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student assisting in research projects.
• Contribute to propagation and characterization of bacterial isolates.
• Assist in engineering microbial consortia for metal uptake and plant growth traits.

Responsibilities

• Assist in routine propagation and characterization of bacterial isolates from diverse environments.

Job description

The Ohio State University invites applications for a Student Assistant 2 in FABE. The role supports the Techtmann lab in FAES, assisting with routine propagation and characterization of bacterial isolates and experiments to engineer microbial communities for improved metal uptake and plant growth traits.

The position is part-time, temporary, and located at the Agricultural Engineering Building in Columbus. Final candidates undergo background checks; a drug screen or physical may be required