Student Research Assistant (Fungal Materials)

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Erie, PENNSYLVANIA
Deadline: 01 Feb 2024

Position Details
Position Summary


Position Title Student Research Assistant (Fungal Materials)
Posting Number
Division School of Sciences
Department Col.Health Professions & Sci.
Location Erie, Pa
Position Summary
Career Readiness Learning Objectives:

Career and Self Development: This student worker position provides an opportunity for a student to participate in a real-world project focused on the creation of biomaterials made from fungi.
Technology: This position provides an opportunity to understand the application of fungal-based biomaterials in industry.
This position will assist faculty in the Biology Department and the Biomedical Engineering Department with various duties involved in the production of fungal materials and mushrooms. These duties include prototype development, data collection/analysis, and paper writing. This position will be approximately 10-20hrs per week.
Required Qualifications
Junior/Senior/Master STEM majors preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
STEM students are encouraged to apply.
Physical Demands
Able to lift 50 pounds and sit and stand for periods of time.

Posting Detail Information


Number of Vacancies 2
Job Posting Open Date 01/16/2024
Job Posting Close Date 02/01/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Contact Dr. Matt Gacura if interested. Email address is [email protected]