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Form of workThe Miller laboratory at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center has an opportunity for a part-time Research Assistant as part of the New Roots for Restoration Biology Integration Institute. Research in the Miller lab focuses on integrating diverse phenotyping approaches, genetics and statistical modeling to advance understanding of perennial plant diversity and evolution, and to optimize and expedite perennial crop development, with the goal of developing more sustainable agricultural systems. Candidates with experience in fieldwork and/or field- and lab-based phenotyping are highly encouraged to apply. For more information about our research program, please visit our website.
The Research Assistant duties will include sample preparation and processing in the lab with the possibility of fieldwork starting in the early spring. The position is Part Time (up to10 hours per week) and is expected to run from early January through May, with the possibility of extension. The position is paid hourly at a rate of $15.00/hour. The Research Assistant will work closely with a dynamic and diverse research team that includes research scientists, graduate students, technicians and interns. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position has been filled.
Responsibilities:
- Sample preparation (threshing sieving, grinding, trimming)
- Imaging (scanning, 2D imaging)
- Data collection (weighing, counting, measuring)
- Image analysis
- Soil core washing
- Some field site maintenance and in-field data collection
- Other tasks as needed, including general laboratory upkeep
Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Experience with data collection
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to follow instructions and work safely
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and to shovel and lift moderate to heavy weights
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- High school diploma
- Currently enrolled in a biology, botany, agriculture, or a related field undergraduate degree program or recent completion of a related degree
- Strong interest in plant science, ecology, sustainable agriculture, or related disciplines
Submission:
- Cover letter clearly describing research interest and career goals
- CV
- Contact information for three (3) professional references
About the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center:
Founded in 1998, The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center is an independent, non-profit organization with a mission to improve the human condition through plant science. Our focus is scientific research at the nexus of food, energy and the environment to improve the productivity and sustainability of agriculture. We assemble interactive teams of scientists and develop unique platforms to discover underlying principles about how plants work. We then convert that knowledge into useful crops and products, and partner with organizations that are best positioned to solve problems where they exist around the world. The Centers work is funded through competitive grants from many sources, including the National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Energy, National Science Foundation and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center is proudly an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment decisions at the Danforth Center are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. It is our policy that the Danforth Center does not discriminate in employment opportunities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or national origin and status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to access the information provided on this web site, please contact Human Resources, at 314-587-1033 for further assistance.
