Undergraduate Research Assistant
The Food and Health Engineering Laboratory
Biosystems and Agriculture Engineering
Location: Trout building room 305, East Lansing, MI
Start date: Immediately
Position Summary
The Food and Health Engineering Laboratory (FHEL) seeks a highly motivated Undergraduate Research Assistant to conduct post-run metabolomic analysis of Vitamin D metabolites. The student should use different metabolomic platform and databases to identify and annotate metabolites in plasma. Also, she/he will assist in planning and designing experiments, conduct experiments, and analyze project data.
Education/Experience/Skills
- The student should have a background in biochemistry, food science, chemistry, and/or biological engineering. However, students with experience in this topic from other backgrounds will be seriously considered.
- Self-motivated and willing to learn different software.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with HPLC, GC-MS, data.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office tools and statistical software.
Required Application Materials
- Current resume/CV.
- Names and contact information for 2 references.
Contact Information
For any additional information, please contact:
Dr. Ilce Medina-Meza – Project’s PI
Email: ilce@msu.edu
Tel: 517-355-4068
Grad Student Positions
Position: Graduate Research Assistant – PhD
Major Administrative Unit/College: College of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Department: Biosystems and Agriculture Engineering
Location: East Lansing, MI
Categories: Research/Scientific, Academica, Full-time (90-100%)
Start date: Fall 2023
Position Summary
The Food and Health Engineering Laboratory (FHEL) seeks a highly motivated Ph.D. student to conduct and lead research on “Evaluation of the grape transcriptome due to early leaf removal”. The project includes multidisciplinary areas such as Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Nanotechnology, Engineering, and Metabolomics. Also, she/he will oversee and coordinate laboratory operations, assist in planning and designing experiments, conduct experiments, and analyze project data. The candidate must investigate changes in the grape transcriptome and its association with abiotic stress and agricultural practices.
Education/Experience/Skills
- The successful applicants should have an M.Sc. or B.Sc. in agricultural engineering, biological and/or biosystems engineering (Preferred). The student must have engineering, biochemistry, and/or food science and technology knowledge. However, students with experience in this topic from other backgrounds will be seriously considered.
- Self-motivated
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in plant physiology, mainly grapevine-related topics.
- Experience in mRNA Sequencing, DNA extraction, Western blot, and Electrophoresis.
- Experience in HPLC, GC-MS, and UV-VIS Spectrophotometry (but not required)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office tools and statistical software
Required Application Materials
- Cover letter summarizing specific interests in position and research experience.
- Current resume/CV.
- Names and contact information for 3 references.
Review of Applications End On
July 15th, 2023.
Contact Information
For any additional information, please contact:
Dr. Ilce Medina-Meza – Project’s PI
Email: ilce@msu.edu
Tel: 517-355-4068
Dr. Aline Gomes Da Silva Postdoctoral Researcher
Email: gomesdas@msu.edu
Graduate Student Position
We are interested in hiring graduate student assistants to collect wastewater samples to monitor the prevalence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. This work is planned to be completed by two teams of two individuals. Work will be conducted primarily outdoors, potentially during inclement weather. Specific work tasks include: Prepare composite samplers for wastewater sample collection (lift sampler from sewer, set programming, pack sampler with ice, and reinstall); collect samples from composite samplers (lift samplers from sewer, retrieve sample container, replace with clean sample container, and reinstall sampler); deliver wastewater samples to laboratory; inspect composite samplers to ensure proper operation and conduct routine maintenance (e.g. replace sample tubing); follow standard operating procedures to ensure work complies with safety and laboratory guidance. This work will take place according to a pre-existing schedule which will include working on Sundays. The position is anticipated to take 5-9 hours per week and pays $20/hour. Please direct any inquiries to Ryan Julien (julienry@msu.edu).
To apply please follow this link: https://msu.joinhandshake.com/jobs/4292730?ref=preview-header-click
Teaching Assistantship Positions
To apply for a teaching assistantship position in the Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering, please complete the following online web form and have your CV ready to upload at the end of the form as a Portable Document Format (.pdf) or Word Document (.doc, .docx).
The application deadline for this Teaching Assistantship will be as follows:
June 1 – closed for Fall Semester
September 1 – closed for Spring Semester
Make sure to list what semester you are applying for.
https://www.egr.msu.edu/bae/form/teaching-assistantship-application
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