Posting Number: 20255795V Position Title: Undergrad Research Assistant -Internal only Posting Type Student Hours/week: 7-10 Eligibility: Work study preferred but open to all students Semester 2026 Spring Location Drosdick Hall Detailed Work Schedule Number of positions: 4 Department: 203-Chemical Engineering Contact Name: Nancy D'Angeli Contact Phone/Extension: 94953
Position Summary Information
Job Description Summary:
Students will focus on biomaterial fabrication and characterization, cell culture, and in vitro testing. Students are expected to follow lab policies and protocols and serve as mentors for new undergraduate students joining the lab. Students will develop a research plan for the semester in coordination with Dr. Rodriguez Rivera. Students are expected to perform experiments, analyze data, contribute to peer-reviewed articles, and provide short weekly updates in a method agreed upon between the student and Dr. Rodriguez Rivera. At the end of the semester, they will prepare a poster presentation and present at Villanova University undergraduate symposium. Students may present their work at other conferences with Dr. Rodriguez Rivera's approval.
Requirements:
Undergraduate researchers with two semesters of research experience in the lab are eligible for these positions.
Additional Information: Physical Demands Summary: Wage Rate: $15.00/hour
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Closing Date (11:59pm ET): Open Until Filled Yes