Research Assistant positions for summer 2024 in the Katz Lab
We are an interdisciplinary lab in SIPS working at the intersection of plant ecology and public health. Our research focuses on ecosystem services (and disservices), predicting airborne pollen concentrations, and phenology. We quantify relevant processes with observational studies, experiments, remote sensing, statistical analyses, literature reviews and meta-analysis, epidemiological analyses, and the development of novel sensors. More information about ongoing research projects is available at: https://www.thekatzlab.com/research.html.
Come join us for summer research! Responsibilities include:
1.Establishing a long-term experimental forest plot in Arnot Forest
2.Assisting graduate students with field data collection
3.Conducting observational studies of the timing of plant reproduction
There is also the possibility to create a semi-independent research project that fits your interests and skillsets. Possibilities include:
·observational studies of the timing of plant flowering as a function of temperature and other variables (no experience necessary but this project will require both fieldwork and statistical analysis);
·develop sensors and experimental setups for monitoring pollen release (some experience soldering and working with Arduinos or Raspberry Pi preferred);
·mapping allergenic pollen releasing plants (no experience necessary but this field-based project will include lots of time outside including in bad weather); or
·a project of your design related to either airborne pollen or another topic related to plants and public health.
To apply, or with questions about the job, please email Hannah ([email protected]) a cover letter including the project(s) you'd be interested in working on, your CV or resume, and the name and contact information of at least one reference.
Students from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including those from groups traditionally underrepresented in the sciences. Research assistants will work directly with the PI and will be expected to write up and present their work at the end of the summer. Pay is commensurate with experience. We prefer candidates who are available to work 40 hours per week, but we will consider applicants who are looking for part-time positions.
We are an interdisciplinary lab in SIPS working at the intersection of plant ecology and public health. Our research focuses on ecosystem services (and disservices), predicting airborne pollen concentrations, and phenology. We quantify relevant processes with observational studies, experiments, remote sensing, statistical analyses, literature reviews and meta-analysis, epidemiological analyses, and the development of novel sensors. More information about ongoing research projects is available at: https://www.thekatzlab.com/research.html.
Come join us for summer research! Responsibilities include:
1.Establishing a long-term experimental forest plot in Arnot Forest
2.Assisting graduate students with field data collection
3.Conducting observational studies of the timing of plant reproduction
There is also the possibility to create a semi-independent research project that fits your interests and skillsets. Possibilities include:
·observational studies of the timing of plant flowering as a function of temperature and other variables (no experience necessary but this project will require both fieldwork and statistical analysis);
·develop sensors and experimental setups for monitoring pollen release (some experience soldering and working with Arduinos or Raspberry Pi preferred);
·mapping allergenic pollen releasing plants (no experience necessary but this field-based project will include lots of time outside including in bad weather); or
·a project of your design related to either airborne pollen or another topic related to plants and public health.
To apply, or with questions about the job, please email Hannah ([email protected]) a cover letter including the project(s) you'd be interested in working on, your CV or resume, and the name and contact information of at least one reference.
Students from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including those from groups traditionally underrepresented in the sciences. Research assistants will work directly with the PI and will be expected to write up and present their work at the end of the summer. Pay is commensurate with experience. We prefer candidates who are available to work 40 hours per week, but we will consider applicants who are looking for part-time positions.