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Undergraduate Research Assistant - Laryngeal Physiology Lab

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PayCompetitive
LocationMadison/Wisconsin
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  • Job Description

      Req#: 508457
      Employer Industry: Academic Research in Voice Physiology

      Why consider this job opportunity:
      - Salary up to $13.50 per hour
      - Opportunity to gain hands-on research experience in a leading academic environment
      - Strong emphasis on undergraduate education and training, treating undergraduates as graduate students
      - Chance to work on NIH grant proposals and contribute to publication-focused projects
      - Collaborative team environment fostering creativity and problem-solving skills
      - Commitment to diversity and inclusion within the workplace

      What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
      - Collaborate with lab members on projects related to vocal fold physiology and biomechanics
      - Assist in the preparation of NIH grant proposals and conduct experiments for pilot data
      - Conduct literature searches and run statistical tests as part of research activities
      - Lead individual research projects while learning to critically review scientific literature
      - Support various lab management tasks and help coordinate team efforts

      What is Required (Qualifications):
      - Must be an undergraduate student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison
      - Pursuing a degree in engineering, life sciences, computer science, or a related field
      - Desire to work both during the Spring semester and Summer
      - Strong writing abilities and experience with statistics and data analysis
      - Intermediate to advanced programming skills in MATLAB, Python, R Studio, and/or LabVIEW

      How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
      - Experience with leadership/management or a desire to assist with lab management
      - Ability to creatively problem-solve and propose new ideas for research projects
      - Experience working with small electronics and circuits

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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.