Geosciences Scholar Work Study

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We seek scholar-work-study students in the Union College Stable Isotope Laboratory housed in the Geosciences Department at Union. You will be working with other work study students, a full-time laboratory technician, and several Geoscience and Environmental Science faculty.  The stable isotope lab analyzes stable isotope ratios in samples for Union students and faculty, as well as regional scientists. These data are used for several projects related to climate change, ecology, public health, groundwater, weather, etc. The lab is dynamic and often has students from several departments and graduate students from nearby universities working in it.

Department: Geosciences

Location: Olin Center 310

Supervisor: Prof Anouk Verheyden-Gillikin

Work available: Days

Pay rate: $9.70/hr

Number of Positions Available: 2

Duties & Responsibilities:

• To start: washing glassware

• As gain experience: preparing standards and operating the mass spectrometer.

You will learn the fundamentals of stable isotope geochemistry as well as laboratory etiquette.  The job requires manipulating very small samples, an eye for detail, and working independently. We aim to keep our work-study students for several years, training them in more advanced procedures over time. If students show interest and are willing to advance, this work-study position can be more like a paid internship. The skills you will learn in this position will be a valuable addition to your education at Union, and something that both graduate schools and private firms will see as a valuable asset.

 Qualifications for the Position:

•  Must be an incoming student in the Scholars program.

• No experience is necessary other than a deep interest in science. 

Location: Schenectady, NY

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