RESEARCH ASST I (Student/Work Study)- Biology

University of Michigan

University of Michigan

Flint, MI, USA
Posted on May 1, 2025
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Job Summary

Assist Dr. Heather Dawson and graduate students with a fish ecology study during the Summer of 2025.

Responsibilities*

  • Assisting the research faculty member by conducting cell culture experiments that examine the role of ion channels in musculoskeletal cell function
  • Analyzing and graphing data obtained from these experiments
  • Ordering material needs for the laboratory

Required Qualifications*

  • Must be a currently enrolled UM-Flint undergraduate student
  • Must by recommended by a Biology faculty member
  • Successful completion or enrolled in BIO 113, PHY 143 and PHY 145
  • Familiarity with the Musculoskeletal System

Desired Qualifications*

  • Expertise in cell culture with multiple clonal cell lines
  • Knowledge of biophysical approaches and techniques in biology

Modes of Work

Onsite
The work requires, or the supervisor approves a fully onsite presence. Onsite is defined as a designated U-M owned or leased work location within or outside of the State of Michigan

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