Global Health Biomarker Lab Research Assistant unpaid with opportunities for paid work in the future

Mentorship/Research Opportunity: Global Health Biomarker Lab Research Assistant unpaid with opportunities for paid work in the future

Mentor Name: Alicia DeLouize

Mentor Email Address: adelouiz@uoregon.edu

Mentor’s Faculty Advisor: Josh Snodgrass, PhD

Research Subfield: Biological

Research Keywords:

Global, Health, Biomarker

Description of opportunity:

Looking for an undergraduate student, preferably someone with two years left in their degree, who is interested in global health research. Student will primarily help with the World Health Organization’s Study on global AGEing and adult health (SAGE; https://www.who.int/healthinfo/sage/en/). Statistical training will be provided with the ultimate goal of completing research independently. Applicants should be able to write a comprehensive literature review and formulate hypotheses. In addition, applicant should have a statistics/quantitative background or be excited about learning. Please submit CV/resume and a one-page or less personal statement including qualifications, goals, and why you are interested in the position to adelouiz@uoregon.edu.

Number of opportunities available: 1 to 2

Specific tasks involved:

Writing research articles, designing research, statistics, publication of research, potential for lab biomarker analysis.

Professional development and or skills to be gained:

Guidance designing and completing research projects independently, statistical training, potential for biomarker analysis using immunoassays.

Any certification, clearance, and/or previous training/experience required?

No – we will provide necessary training.