Undergraduate Research Assistant (Apples)

Employment type: Full-Time
Application Due Date: September 30, 2024

INTERESTED IN RESEARCH EXPERIENCE?

WANT TO BE PAID $13+/HR FOR IT?

Want to learn real applications of research methods on plants that people actually eat?

The Beaudry Lab is looking to hire two highly driven, motivated, and reliable students interested in learning and working on a diversity of projects.

Current research projects and tasks:

· Lenticel breakdown in apple:

o Apple harvest, crate and chamber washing for short/long term storage, maturity analyses (ethylene, sugars, firmness, starch)

· Dynamic Controlled Atmosphere (DCA):

o Maturity analyses

o Aroma analysis (mass spectrometry)

· Aroma pathways in apple and banana

o Molecular analysis of pathways leading to the wonderful aroma of the fruit we eat

Traits of strong applicants:

· A strong interest in science and research and a desire to learn

· 3-hour blocks of availability preferred (not necessary), 15-20 hours a week

· Strong work ethic

Lab will also consider undergraduates looking to earn independent study credit, those wanting to create an undergraduate thesis, and more

CONTACT Alex Engelsma

engels10@msu.edu Send your resume and availability

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