Research Research Jobs

Research Job Openings with Biology Faculty, 2007-2008

If you have a research employment opportunity for which undergraduate Biology students would be eligible, please send job description, contact information and any other relevant details to Pamela Davis, pd43@cornell.edu.

Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (received 3/13/08)
Research Assistant

Want to earn some cash while gaining valuable experience in a molecular ecology lab? Temporary, part-time research assistant wanted for help with an ongoing population genetics project in the Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology. Work will take 10-20 hours per week, begin as soon as possible, last at least four weeks (quite possibly longer), and will terminate upon project completion with at least one week notice. Hours are flexible.

Tasks will include nucleic acid extraction, PCR, and DNA sequencing. Experience with these skills and/or other relevant molecular biology techniques is strongly preferred. Pay rate will range from $7.50-$9 per hour, negotiable based on experience. This position may be eligible for work study employment.

Please email a brief description of your interest, your background, and a CV to Jason at jpa24@cornell.edu.

Neurobiology and Behavior (received 3/13/08)
Field Assistant, Honey Bee Social Behavior

Download description and application

Archaeology and Classics (received 2/5/08)
Dendrochronology

Specific projects available for participation:

  • Recent Northeast (mainly Albany area) tree-ring chronologies from historic structures - dating and environmental story
  • Late Glacial wood and Mid-Holocene wood samples - preparation, study and analysis of this material as part of a project building tree-ring sequences and looking at the environmental information contained (including Oxygen isotopes and radiocarbon)
  • Oaks from Istanbul harbour, Turkey, dating from the Late Roman through Ottoman periods - preparation, study and analysis
  • Cypriot cedar chronology for Cedar Valley, western Cyprus - preparation, study and analysis leading to chronology building and then dendroclimate analysis

For more information, contact Professor Start Manning at sm456@cornell.edu, or visit the Cornell Tree Ring Laboratory website.

Plant Pathology and Plant-Microbe Biology (received 1/29/08)
Molecular Plant-Microbe Interaction Research Assistant

Our research addresses the molecular and genomic basis for bacterial pathogenesis in plants and focuses on the type III secretion system, which is used by plant and human-pathogenic bacteria to inject into host cells virulence proteins that suppress innate immunity.

We are looking for ambitious sophomores or juniors interested in gaining research experience. Students should be willing to commit to a full or part time summer job on the project. A research assistantship is offered for credit during the semester and for pay during the summer. Students will experience a variety of molecular biology techniques addressing questions of broad interest in current pathogenic microbiology and will also learn from being part of a highly interactive research group.

If you are interested, please email Alan Collmer, arc2@cornell.edu.

Boyce Thompson Institute for Plant Research (received 1/28/08)
Plant-Insect Interactions Research Position

An undergraduate research position, either salaried or for class credit (BioG299/499), is available in Georg Jander's lab at the Boyce Thompson Institute for Plant Research.

We are seeking a motivated, independent student to help investigate the complex interactions between plants and phloem-feeding insects. Students will contribute to all aspects of this NSF-funded research project, which includes genetic analysis of mutant plants, measurement of plant secondary metabolites by HPLC, and aphid bioassays. Prior research experience is desirable, but not absolutely necessary. The Jander Lab has a good record of including undergraduate students who make significant contributions to research projects as co-authors on publications.

For more information, contact Georg Jander, gj32@cornell.edu, 254-1365.

Sociology (received 1/18/08)
Research Assistant

We are looking for motivated, hardworking undergraduates interested in gaining research experience while earning course credit in sociology or in human development. Research assistants primarily help conduct small group and laboratory studies on a broad range of topics. Undergraduate research assistantships offer the chance to play a meaningful, hands-on role in the research process, and offer excellent preparation for graduate school.

If you are interested in applying, please fill out the downloadable application and return it to Cate Taylor, preferably via email to cjt23@cornell.edu.

Please direct any questions to this address as well.

While students generally complete research assistantships for course credit, there may be a limited number of opportunities to work for pay instead. If you would prefer to work for pay instead of credit, please indicate this on your application.