Research Assistant - Envi Analysis Lab

SUMMER JOBS AT WILLIAMS COLLEGE

 

Are you interested in learning more about the local Climate, Water, and its Chemistry??

 

Research Assistant – Envi Analysis Lab

 

2 positions, 10 weeks, beginning in June

 

Stipend: $4,400 includes housing – requires purchase of board plan

 

Responsibilities: Students will do research involving both the Environmental Analysis lab on campus and the weather stations and stream gaging equipment in Hopkins Memorial Forest. They will train on and master the analytical chemistry techniques needed to provide data for the long-term environmental research hydro-chemical databases the lab is responsible for. In addition to the regular field and lab research duties, they will spend about half of the summer working on a to be determined, independent research project and produce a poster a poster illustrating the results.

Qualifications: Laboratory skills are preferred and previous field experience a plus. Experience with Excel and other spreadsheet and graphics software would be valuable. Preference will be given to Williams College students who are self-motivated, reliable, and work well independently with minimal supervision.

For additional information about the position, contact Lab Supervisor Jay Racela (597-2380, [email protected]) MSL 236, Prof. David Dethier (597-2078,[email protected]), or HMF Manager Drew Jones (597-4353, [email protected]).SUMMER JOBS AT WILLIAMS COLLEGE