Serve as an undergraduate research assistant on the project: Circumnutation Studies in Arabidopsis.
Cultivate and maintain plant health and test plant movement under different environmental conditions using time lapse and analyze the movie data.
* You must have Work Study funding added to your awards BEFORE applying for this position. You are potentially eligible for Work Study if you are a US Citizen or permanent resident, have filed a FAFSA, are enrolled in at least 6 credits, and are in good academic standing.
Student will be responsible for caring for plants in the lab and with lab upkeep. Duties will include germinating, growing and harvesting plants. This will involve tasks such as working with soil, watering plants, assisting with experiments being conducted in the lab, typically using time-lapse on plants. Student will also help with data acquisition and analysis. Student may also be asked to help with development and maintenance of the lab web page.
This position requires the following:
Instructions to find your Work Study eligibility status:
• Log into your MyPacePortal and click on “Student Home” and then the “Financial Aid” box (middle of screen).
• Once in Financial Aid, select the “Award Offer” tab and the correct Award Year.
• Scroll down to “Options to Pay Net Cost” and take a screenshot of the funds that are allocated specifically to Work Study for the academic year. Make sure your name is captured in the screenshot, then upload the screenshot, and submit it along with your application.
* If these details are not available in the “Award Offer” section of your profile, you are NOT currently eligible for Work Study funding. If you are a US citizen or permanent resident, and you have filed a FAFSA, you can open a Help Desk ticket with Financial Aid to determine your Work Study eligibility.
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