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Two full time, summer research positions are available in The Patek Lab in the Department of Biology at Duke University during Summer 2025! Topic: Hands-on research in comparative biomechanics, evolution, and both marine and terrestrial arthropods. Who: Students interested in additional research experience prior to applying to graduate school or other future careers in research science. Training & Experiences: Through this summer position you will gain experience in experimental design, data collection/analysis/management, scientific writing, high speed imaging, digital image analysis via machine learning, data analysis and visualization, optical engineering, physical modeling, and aquarium systems. Wage: $18/hr
Start/end date: Flexible, but must commit to a total of two to three months of work (either or both summer sessions across May, June, July, and August). Must be available for a minimum of 19.9 hrs/week, ideally 40 hrs/week.
Eligibility requirements and information to be included in cover letter: (1) Enrollment at Duke University or another undergraduate institution (2) Previous work experience (if applicable) (3) Information about how the candidate’s intellectual and training interests align with the focus of the Patek Lab’s research program. We recommend reading the Patek Lab’s website and some recently published papers (can be viewed here). (4) How this experience will help you in reaching your career goals (5) Names/contact info for three references (we do not need the full reference letters for initial review of the application) Applications lacking a cover letter with this information will not be reviewed. Feel free to contact us in advance of applying to check for suitability and match. Application: Upload the following to JobX or, if JobX is not offering the correct prompts, then please email these docuents to Prof. Patek and Dr. Young (see contact info below): (1) Cover letter detailing the points listed above (2) CV/resume (3) Unofficial transcript Deadline: Applications to be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Apply ASAP.
Inquiries: Email Dr. M. Young, mwy9@duke.edu, Jackson Savage, jws96@duke.edu, or Prof S. Patek, snp2@duke.edu
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