Research Mentee - Davis College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

The Davis College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a Research Mentee.

About the Opportunity

WVU's NSF funded RaMP program is a yearlong program for recent graduates that come from underrepresented communities, schools with limited resources, and first-generation college students that want to continue their education in research. The mission behind our program is to provide our 4 mentees with skills in research they would not have before the program to allow them to progress in the field of STEM. Mentees should have a passion for helping to solve the societal need for young, educated individuals in the three different One Health themes. The themes are Water Use & Quality, Environmental Contamination, and Biological Correlates of Disease. Together we want to build a community of dedicated researchers to help create solutions to societal struggles we face in the three core sections of one health.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

• 37.5-hour work week
• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year (employee leave)
• 18 sick days per year (for when you're ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family's, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ's.
• Wellness programs

What You'll Do

• Research activities including lab & field based analysis as needed, data collection, data management, and data analysis.
• Oral and written communication of results.
• Mentees will acquire training in ethical and safe research conduct, effective experimental design and scientific writing.
• Skills in laboratory work and field and data analysis techniques that are immediately applicable in the current STEM workplace (academic or otherwise).
• Participate in weekly program, lab meetings, workshops and annual program meeting.

• Bachelor's Degree
• A minimum of six (6) months of experience in the following:
  • Research 0-6 month of research experience
  • Minimal experience in a research environment required
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Design experiments, collect and manage data, and utilize software to analyze findings
• Learn and operate specific lab and field tools
• Work well independently and within the lab group
• Communicate scientific approaches and findings to larger groups
• Acquire a comprehensive understanding of relevant published literature and methodologies

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values - service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation - unite us as Mountaineers.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.