Undergrad Research Assistant: Neurogenetics & Imaging

Penn State University; University Park (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University’s Selleck Laboratory is seeking part-time undergraduate researchers with an interest in genetics and cell biology related to neurodegenerative diseases. The position involves hands-on work in Drosophila genetics, immunohistochemistry, confocal microscopy, and human tissue culture cells, under training and supervision.

Successful candidates will work 20-40 hours during summer and about 20 hours per week starting in the Fall term, thrive in a team setting, and be willing to

Qualifications

• Undergraduate status seeking a part-time researcher.
• Interest in genetics and cell biology related to neurodegenerative disease.
• Willingness to learn and perform experimental techniques while training.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Drosophila genetics experiments.
• Perform immunohistochemistry, confocal microscopy, and tissue culture work.
• Coordinate experiments with other lab members on the same project.
• Commit to 20–40 hours in summer and ~20 hours/week in fall term.

Job description

Penn State University’s Selleck Laboratory is seeking part-time undergraduate researchers with an interest in genetics and cell biology related to neurodegenerative diseases. The position involves hands-on work in Drosophila genetics, immunohistochemistry, confocal microscopy, and human tissue culture cells, under training and supervision.

Successful candidates will work 20-40 hours during summer and about 20 hours per week starting in the Fall term, thrive in a team setting, and be willing to