About the role#
Join Dr. Molina's lab to study parasitic plants. The research focuses on species such as Rafflesia and the African holoparasite Hydnora. You will work on projects involving DNA barcoding, bacterial endophytes, host metabolites, and micropropagation. Students who contribute significantly to the research may be listed as coauthors on peer-reviewed publications.
What you'll do#
- Perform DNA extraction, PCR, and gel electrophoresis.
- Conduct Nanopore sequencing and bioinformatics tasks.
- Manage plant tissue culture and micropropagation.
- Analyze host metabolites.
- Characterize bacterial endophytes.
What you'll need#
- Current undergraduate sophomore through senior student majoring in Biology, Behavioral Neuroscience, or Biochemistry, or a student in the MS in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology program.
- A GPA of 3.75 or higher.
- For undergraduates, an A- or higher in BIO 101, BIO 102, and BIO 231.
- Strong work ethic, motivation, and attention to detail.
- Prior molecular lab experience is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, NY.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Maximum of 17 hours per week.
- Term: Rolling, with a one-year commitment and potential for extension based on performance.
About Pace University
Pace University is an educational institution founded in 1906. It operates in the higher education sector with campuses in New York, Pleasantville, and White Plains. The organization employs nearly 4,000 people. It provides academic programs and mentoring to its student body.
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