Student Research Assistant- AMM #537278024

Cal Poly Pomona Foundation Employment Services

ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY

SUMMARY: Currently searching for three Part-Time Student Assistants, supported by an ARI Grant, under the supervision of Dr. Jiangning Che.

ABOUT US: As the largest employer of students on the Cal Poly Pomona campus, the Foundation offers valuable work experience and hands-on training to approximately 1,500 Cal Poly Pomona students each year. The Foundation offers positions in various fields; whether it is in the area of technology, science, retail, culinary arts, hospitality1500 management, leadership or research grants, these student employees participate in Cal Poly Pomona's learn-by-doing philosophy and acquire practical skills in their designated field of study.

The Foundation also contributes operating support to nearly 1,100 Foundation and scholarship programs every year, including Bronco Athletics and the Norman J. Priest Scholarship. In addition, the Foundation administers grants and contracts, contributes to campus security, and supports several university publications. The Foundation contributes over $1 million annually to Cal Poly Pomona.

SOME OF THE THINGS THAT YOU WILL GET TO DO:

One or more student assistant opportunities are currently available in the Apparel Merchandising & Management Department. The research is about textile coloration using natural plant extracts. The proposed research needs substantial work on hands-on lab experiments and testing, as well as data collection, process, and analysis. Specifically, the student needs to conduct lab experiments in colorant extraction, fabric dyeing, and color fastness testing. Some other minor duties may include but are not limited to, experimental data processing, presentation slides preparation, literature search & review, and documentation for experiential learning, etc..

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Currently pursuing a degree in the AMM, Ag. Science, Chemistry, or closely related fields.
• Undergraduate or graduate student

Preferred

• Familiar with textile apparel, agriculture plant products/by-products, or subjects closely related.
• A positive, pleasant, "can do" attitude.
• Team player with good problem-solving skills.
• Experience with textile lab or science lab

CSU along with Cal Poly Pomona Foundation require faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare an exemption from doing so. The systemwide policy can be found at COVID-19 Vaccination Interim Policy and any questions may be sent to fdnhr@cpp.edu.

Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, Inc. may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodation with the employer.