Federal Work Study-Student Assistant (Veterinary Med)

Classification Title:

STU AST-NON-CLERICAL & ADMIN

Job Description:

The Eshraghi lab studies how bacteria use virulence factors to evade detection by the immune system and cause disease. We use highly pathogenic bacteria as models to understand how bacteria inject toxins into the host and to characterize the pathways that underlie pathogenesis. Our goal is to discover these bacterial pathways and toxins so that we can develop countermeasures to prevent and treat infections.

We are seeking an undergraduate student who is excited to learn about how microbiology and molecular genetics. The undergraduate student will support ongoing experiments in the laboratory by preparing reagents and microbiological media and performing other tasks to keep the lab organized and working efficiently.

Candidates should be aware that the laboratory is located in Veterinary Academic Building on the edge of campus and that they will be expected to travel to the College of Veterinary Medicine on the days that they will be in the lab.

For more information about who we are and our research program, please visit www.EshraghiLab.org

Expected Salary:

$12-$16 per hour

Minimum Requirements:

Students must have Federal Work Study award.

Preferred Qualifications:

No prior experience is necessary, but competitive candidates will be highly organized, efficient, meticulous, and hard-working. Furthermore, we value curiosity about science and a positive attitude. Eligibility for Federal Work-study is required.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter, resume, and documentation of the amount of Federal Work study allotted.

*Students seeking FWS employment should print/screenshot a copy of their Financial Aid Award Page, which contains the Federal Work Study award as proof of FWS eligibility. To locate your Financial Aid Award Page, go to https://one.uf.edu/financialaid/aidyear

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required: No