RAMP One Health WV Mentee - Department of Biology

The Department of Biology in the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a RAMP One Health WV Mentee.

About the Opportunity

This position will serve as a mentee in our NSF RaMP program. They will work in a molecular lab setting to study biological correlates of disease from the environment. They will receive training in laboratory and sampling methods.

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)
• 15 annual leave (vacation) days per year or more based on years of service (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

• Laboratory bench work and field sampling, including PCR, DNA extraction, genome sequencing, microbiological culture methods, water and/or wastewater testing.
• Participation in program events, including weekly and monthly meetings, periodic presentation of working results, training sessions.
• Preparation of results for presentation at the program annual retreat, both poster and oral.

Pay Grade: 15

• BS or BA in biology, microbiology, environmental science, or related field.
• 0-6 month of research experience.
• Must have been accepted through the NSF ETAP portal to be considered.
• 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

• Ability to work independently.
• Data analysis and interpretation skills.
• Ability to work with collaborators.
• Presentation of work both informally and formally.
• Use of lab notebook for record keeping.

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.