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Summer Laboratory Research Position-Field Crops Plant Pathology Program


PayCompetitive
LocationMadison/Wisconsin
Employment typeOther

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 508718
      Employer Industry: Agricultural Research

      Why consider this job opportunity:
      - Salary up to $17.00 per hour
      - Hands-on experience in laboratory and field research
      - Opportunity to learn molecular techniques for identifying important foliar pathogens
      - Gain valuable skills in mycology and epidemiology projects
      - Work in a supportive and inclusive environment at a renowned institution

      What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
      - Assist a postdoctoral research associate and Research Scientist on mycology and epidemiology projects
      - Support laboratory research (75% of time) and field work (25% of time) at research stations
      - Perform DNA extraction and amplification using regular and qPCR techniques
      - Engage in pure culturing and other mycology-based techniques
      - Travel to various research stations in Wisconsin for applied field trials

      What is Required (Qualifications):
      - Excellent organizational skills
      - Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office
      - Ability to obtain a UW driver authorization
      - Basic knowledge of laboratory techniques including solution concentration and dilution calculations
      - Flexibility to work in varying environments (laboratory and field)

      How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
      - Prior experience in molecular techniques is a plus but not required
      - Interest in agricultural sciences and research

      #AgriculturalResearch #InternshipOpportunity #LabExperience #FieldResearch #MolecularTechniques

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  • About the company

      The University of Wisconsin is a top-ranked research institution located in Madison, Wisconsin, providing exceptional education opportunities to undergraduates, graduate and professional students.