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This is a full-time, non-exempt, non-benefitted position from June 2, 2025, to July 31, 2025. The anticipated hiring range is $28 per hour, with offers based on qualifications and experience.
Position Summary
The Research on Aquatic Disease lab (RAD Lab) at the Cary Institute is investigating infectious disease dynamics in aquatic ecosystems. We seek an hourly summer research assistant to conduct laboratory experiments, including running a large experiment on resource availability, energy reserves, host infection, and pathogen load.
Essential Responsibilities
* Culturing zooplankton hosts (Daphnia), fungal parasites (Metschnikowia), and algal resources (Ankistrodesmus)
* Designing and implementing experimental protocols in collaboration with the PI
* Recording, cleaning, and analyzing experimental data
* Building a mathematical model to generate predictions
* Communicating regularly with the PI and collaborators
Required Qualifications
* Master’s Degree in Disease Ecology or related field
* At least one year of experience culturing Daphnia, algae, and fungal parasites
* Experience diagnosing infections via dissecting and microscopy
* Experience with life table and infection assays
* Understanding of Dynamic Energy Budget models
Required Skills
* Proficiency in advanced statistical methods, including mixed effects and Bayesian techniques
* Data management and statistical analysis in R
* Strong writing skills
Working Conditions
* Temporary, non-benefitted position
* 35-hour workweek, Monday through Friday
Application Details
Deadline: May 15, 2025
Submit a single document including a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references.
Additional Information
The Cary Institute is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
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