Biological Sciences Research Assistant

Job title

Biological Sciences Research Assistant

Employer

UW-Parkside On-Campus Employment

Position type

On Campus Student Employment

Job description

Biological Sciences Research – Kenosha

Dr. Christopher Noto in the College of Natural and Health Sciences at the University of Wisconsin – Parkside is seeking student research assistants for on-campus work. 

Responsibilities:

• Use specialized software to digitally segment anatomical structures of interest as directed (bones, muscles, nerves, etc.) from a CT scan file.
• Use professional resources (journal articles, books, monographs, etc.) as necessary to guide the segmentation process.
• Ensure the anatomical accuracy and quality of 3D models created through the segmentation process.
• Assist with specimen dissection and preparation.
• Collaborate with other researchers in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of segmentations and resulting models.
• Plan, develop, or conduct additional analyses utilizing the created 3D models.
• Take part in periodic group meetings, including sharing recent progress, results, or difficulties.
• Create a final summary report of work completed, including any resources utilized, special techniques used, or decisions made while performing the work that may impact the final model(s).

Minimum Qualification: Presently enrolled in an undergraduate program at UW-Parkside.  

Additional Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal, written, computer, and organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to take initiative and responsibility
• MS Office proficiency

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant work or course experience

Duration – Summer 2024 and/or Fall 2024

Pay – Undergraduate Students @ 15.00/hr.

Application Process – Applications must be submitted electronically through the Handshake portal (https://www.uwp.edu/live/offices/advisingcareer/handshake.cfm). Please be sure to complete all required fields and include all required documents before submitting your application. You must select "SUBMIT". Selecting "Save" will not forward your application materials to the Review Committee. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials. Files must be complete to be considered. All materials must be added at one time, once submitted you may not edit/add to profile. Please include the following documents:

• Resume
• Names and contact information for 2 professional references

In instances where the Review Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidate’s application materials whether she/he/they meets all of the required qualifications, or if all of the application materials are not submitted, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications and may be excluded from further consideration.

Review of Applications – Applications will be reviewed as received on a rolling basis. Positions open until filled.

UW-Parkside is an AA/EEO employer – All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status. Individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.