Part-Time Junior Research Assistant - Engineering
Wake Forest University
Winston Salem, NC
Full-time
Engineering
Posted on April 18, 2024
Application Instructions:
External Applicants: Please upload your resume on the Apply screen. Your application will automatically populate your resume details, and you may verify and update data on the My Information page.
Please add your cover letterand any other documents required for the position to the Resume/CV document upload section at the bottom of the My Experience application page. Use the Select Files button to add multiple documents including your cover letter and supporting documents. The My Experience page is the only opportunity to add your cover letter and supporting document attachments. You will not be able to modify your application after you submit it.
Current Employees: Apply from your existing Workday account. Do not apply from the website. Log in to Workday. Click on the Jobs Hub and select Browse Jobs. Locate the position and click Apply. Update your Education and Job History.
** Cover letter required for all positions and optional for facilities, campus services, and hospitality positions unless otherwise specified.
Job Description Summary
The research assistant will support Dr. Young by performing laboratory experiments that test the efficacy of a new nutrient treatment material. The research assistant may also support Dr. Young with performing literature reviews and writing research papers.
Job Description
Essential Functions:
- support Dr. Young by performing laboratory experiments that test the efficacy of a new nutrient treatment material.
- support Dr. Young with performing literature reviews and writing research papers
Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
This position is ideal for a student that has recently graduated from High School and is taking a one-year break before starting college. The research assistant should have at least a 3.0 GPA in high school, and the transcript must show some laboratory experience. The student must practice high quality organizational skills and professional communication.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
The ideal candidate should show an interest in environmental and water quality issues through previous coursework and extracurricular experiences. Exposure to computer programming and data analysis skills is also desirable.
Physical Requirements:
The research assistant must be able capable of performing experiments in a BLS-2 lab.
Accountabilities:
The research assistant will meet with Dr. Young every one to two weeks and will communicate efficiently regarding laboratory and data needs.
Additional Job Description
Time Type Requirement
Part time Note to Applicant:
This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.
In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment.
Wake Forest seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce while promoting an inclusive work environment committed to excellence in the spirit of Pro Humanitate. In adherence with applicable laws and as provided by University policies, the University prohibits discrimination in its employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and veteran status and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply.
External Applicants: Please upload your resume on the Apply screen. Your application will automatically populate your resume details, and you may verify and update data on the My Information page.
Please add your cover letterand any other documents required for the position to the Resume/CV document upload section at the bottom of the My Experience application page. Use the Select Files button to add multiple documents including your cover letter and supporting documents. The My Experience page is the only opportunity to add your cover letter and supporting document attachments. You will not be able to modify your application after you submit it.
Current Employees: Apply from your existing Workday account. Do not apply from the website. Log in to Workday. Click on the Jobs Hub and select Browse Jobs. Locate the position and click Apply. Update your Education and Job History.
** Cover letter required for all positions and optional for facilities, campus services, and hospitality positions unless otherwise specified.
Job Description Summary
The research assistant will support Dr. Young by performing laboratory experiments that test the efficacy of a new nutrient treatment material. The research assistant may also support Dr. Young with performing literature reviews and writing research papers.
Job Description
Essential Functions:
- support Dr. Young by performing laboratory experiments that test the efficacy of a new nutrient treatment material.
- support Dr. Young with performing literature reviews and writing research papers
Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
This position is ideal for a student that has recently graduated from High School and is taking a one-year break before starting college. The research assistant should have at least a 3.0 GPA in high school, and the transcript must show some laboratory experience. The student must practice high quality organizational skills and professional communication.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
The ideal candidate should show an interest in environmental and water quality issues through previous coursework and extracurricular experiences. Exposure to computer programming and data analysis skills is also desirable.
Physical Requirements:
The research assistant must be able capable of performing experiments in a BLS-2 lab.
Accountabilities:
The research assistant will meet with Dr. Young every one to two weeks and will communicate efficiently regarding laboratory and data needs.
Additional Job Description
Time Type Requirement
Part time Note to Applicant:
This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.
In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment.
Wake Forest seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce while promoting an inclusive work environment committed to excellence in the spirit of Pro Humanitate. In adherence with applicable laws and as provided by University policies, the University prohibits discrimination in its employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and veteran status and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply.
