Neuroscience research opportunity at MUSC focused on Huntington’s Disease

Aug7 by plasmatinc

Join an innovative study that is looking at potential therapies for individuals afflicted with Huntington’s disease, a progressive neurodegenerative disease.

The Opportunity: Student researchers will support a project that includes sectioning and immunohistochemical analysis of brains of experimental and control animals.

Benefits:

Innovative animal research looking at potential therapies for disease states
Develop skills related to brain sectioning, staining, and microscopic analysis
Potential for eventual research publication and/or presentations

Great Fit For: Biology / Neuroscience / Pre-Med

Previous experience working with animal tissue is a plus but is not required.

How to Apply: Statement of interest + resume emailed to Dr. Heather A. Boger (boger@musc.edu).

On-Campus Research Assistantship on Ethics and Artificial Intelligence

Jul21 by plasmatinc

Everyone’s talking about AI, and you can contribute to groundbreaking research on where it’s headed.

The Opportunity: The research projects are on the intersection of Ethics and AI. The goal of the project is to evaluate whether an AI software fulfills the ethical requirements.

The Benefits:

This opportunity has the potential to be paid
Bachelors essay and/or Honors Immersed potential

Great Fit For: CSCI / DATA / MATH / Stats

Students who are from underrepresented communities in STEM are preferred.

Next Steps: Interested students should email Professor Ghosh (ghoshk@cofc.edu) by September 10, 2023.

Paid Research Opportunity in Translational Spine Research at CofC/MUSC for the 23/24 Year

Jul5 by plasmatinc

Dr. Sarah Porto from the School of Health Sciences is looking for students interested in gaining laboratory experience as a research assistant.

The Opportunity: Students will gain experience with biomechanics research techniques, including tensile testing, biochemical analysis, as well as cell and molecular biology techniques, such as immunohistochemistry, histology, and quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction. Students will analyze experimental results using appropriate software and also help prepare experimental results for presentation and publication.

Research assistants will be expected to commit at least 4 hours per week during the academic year and at least 20 hours per week in the summer.

Benefits:

A salaried position funded by NIH ($11/hr)
MUSC and Clemson networking opportunities
Honors Immersed and Bachelor’s Essay potential
Training from the PI will be provided if these techniques are new to the applicant

How to Apply: Contact Dr. Porto with any questions; to apply, read below for the full application instructions and submit all application materials to Dr. Porto (portosc@cofc.edu).

Learn more about the application process

If you are interested, please send questions and the following materials to Dr. Porto (portosc@cofc.edu):

Updated Resume (or CV) that includes extracurricular activities and employment plans (for academic year and summer)
Year of Study, Major, Academic Achievements
Unofficial Transcript
Statement of Interest (500 words) that includes:
- 1) Previous research experience, if applicable
- 2) What can you offer to the project and how long would you like to work on this project?
- 3) What would you like to get out of this experience?
- 4) Why are you interested in participating in this (or any) research?
- 5) Please describe your specific time management strategies.
- 6) Any other relevant information that you would like to share.

Present your Work at the SSME Celebration of Summer Research

Jun21 by plasmatinc

The School of Sciences, Mathematics, and Engineering will hold their annual poster session in celebration of summer research on Convocation Day, Monday, August 21 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Go Deeper: Learn more about the 2023 Celebration of Summer Research.

To participate, submit your abstract to Professor Seth Pritchard (pritchards@cofc.edu). Submissions open Monday August, 7 and close Monday August 14, at 11:59 pm.

Paid Research Opportunity in Wildlife Epidemiology for the 2023/24 Year

Apr20 by plasmatinc

“Working in the Hart Lab has been a great experience! Our whole team is really fantastic and we’ve got a great dynamic, too, which makes the whole experience really enjoyable and a comfortable place to ask questions and learn!” –Tita Curtin ’24

Why should you consider research with the Hart Lab?

You’ll do the actual research!
Gain experience with marine field work, lab work, statistical analysis, presentations, and more!
It’s NIH-funded and offers networking opportunities.
Honors Immersed and Bachelor’s Essay potential.
It’s paid!

Learn more: Click below for more details and application instructions. The deadline to apply is May 1.

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Research opportunity:

I am seeking a research assistant to help with a study that will investigate microplastic and phthalate exposure in wild bottlenose dolphins and their prey. Undergraduate students involved in this study will participate in fieldwork with the project lead (Dr. Leslie Hart, Public Health), assist with sample preparation (including fish dissection), assist a graduate student with laboratory analyses of fish and bottlenose dolphin samples, perform literature searches and reviews, curate databases, and assist with statistical analyses and the preparation of manuscripts, reports, and presentations. The project team will meet weekly to set monthly goals, assess project needs, evaluate project status, discuss challenges, schedule deliverables, and review topic-related journal articles. Training on statistical methods and scientific methods will occur throughout the academic year during these weekly meetings.

Timeline and time commitment:

Students interested in this project should be prepared to assist with research during the 2023-2024 academic year and summer 2024. Preference will be given to students interested in assisting for the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 academic years (including summer 2024). Because sample collection, processing, and analysis will occur throughout the year, students will dedicate approximately 10 hours per week during the academic year and 20 hours per week during the summer months, at $11/hr.

Students engaging in this research opportunity will:

Participate in field research
Prepare biological samples for laboratory analyses
Develop new ecotoxicological laboratory skills
Perform a targeted literature search and develop a literature matrix
Formulate testable research hypotheses and perform statistical analyses
Enhance their scientific writing and presentation skills

Student Testimonial:

"Working in the Hart Lab has been such a great and rewarding experience. It has allowed me to learn what it is like working in a professional environment while still letting me develop and learn the skills I need in said environment. It's also given me experiences I never thought I would get to have during my time as an undergrad student like give an oral presentation at the South Carolina Public Health Association Annual Conference. speaking of experiences, it has been so rewarding to be able to get some experience with hands-on research rather than lectures or one and done labs. It's really satisfying to improve at things like dissecting fish by doing it again and again instead of doing it once in a class and never again. The best part of this experience has to be working with this team though. everyone in this group has been very supportive of each other. If I'm ever struggling or need assistance with something, I know that I can just ask for some assistance or some advice and I'll receive it." –Eric Conger '24

"Working in the Hart Lab has been a great experience! I’ve been able to really develop a professional network from getting presenting our research at both the South Carolina Public Health Association Annual Conference and the CofC expo. I’ve also had the opportunity to really dig in and understand our research by getting my hands dirty. From fish dissections, to digesting the organic tissue and physically counting microplastics under a microscope, we’re really the ones who are doing it all – not just doing data entry or analyzing the work someone else has done. Our whole team is really fantastic and we’ve got a great dynamic, too, which makes the whole experience really enjoyable and a comfortable place to ask questions and learn!" –Tita Curtin '24

Qualifications:

US Citizen
Full-time student at the College of Charleston
Research assistants will be expected to commit at least 10 hours per week during the academic year and at least 20 hours per week in the summer
Research assistants will be expected to travel (domestically) for fieldwork (funding will be provided)

If you are interested, please send questions and the following materials to Dr. Hart (hartlb@cofc.edu) by no later than May 1, 2023

Updated CV or Resume that includes all extracurricular activities and employment plans (for academic years and summers)
Year of Study, Major, Academic Achievements
Unofficial Transcript
Statement of Interest (500 words) that includes all of the following:
- Previous research experience, if applicable
- What you can offer to the project and how long would you like to work on this project?
- What you would like to get out of this experience?
- Why you are interested in participating in this (or any) research?
- Please describe your specific time management strategies
- Any other relevant information that you would like to share

Full-time Position in The Pediatric Psychology Service in the Division of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC)

Mar22 by bartlettjd

The Pediatric Psychology Service in the Division of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) has announced several 1-2 year part-time psychometrist positions effective May 2023.

The position provides extensive training and supervision in a wide range of psychometric instruments utilized in the evaluation of children and adolescents, birth through 21 years of age, with complex medical and/or neurodevelopment conditions (e.g., Autism Spectrum Disorder, cancer & brain tumor, epilepsy, and sickle cell disease).

Psychometrists receive close mentorship by faculty psychologists in standardized test administration procedures and behavior management strategies, as well as the opportunity to participate in feedback evaluation results to patients and their families.

About the Role

The primary responsibility of the psychometrist involves administration and scoring of standardized tests for psychoeducational and neuropsychological assessments conducted by faculty psychologists.

Commonly administered psychometric instruments include the WISC-V, DAS-II, WJ-IV, WIAT-IV, and DTVMI. Other instruments utilized in neuropsychological evaluation include the NEPSY-II, CPT-3, D-KEFS, and WRAML-3.

Training and ongoing supervision in test administration and scoring will be provided. The position also may involve administration of psychometric tests according to various research protocols and administrative support related to faculty psychologists’ clinical and research activities.

The Pediatric Psychology Service in the Division of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics is an outpatient clinic located in a major medical center that serves a diverse population of patients from a large geographical area (www.musckids.org/developmentalpeds/#about).

The Pediatric Psychology team consists of seven licensed psychologists and one licensed psychoeducational specialist. The team works closely with other allied health professionals to provide comprehensive psychological and medical care to children and adolescents.

Between 24 and 32 hours per week are available (to be negotiated upon hire) at an hourly wage of $15 to $18, depending on level of experience.

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in test administration and working with children.

Those interested in the position should submit a cover letter, current resume, a list of psychometric instruments administered, and a list of references to Mary Kral, Ph.D. Application deadline: March 31, 2023.

Paid Research Opportunity with the Hart Lab

Mar1 by bartlettjd

An NIH-funded research project here in Charleston is looking for a student research assistant.

The research: Investigating microplastic and phthalate exposure in wild bottlenose dolphins to understand how humans can impact the marine environment.

The Opportunity: Student researchers will participate in fieldwork with the project lead (Dr. Leslie Hart, Public Health), assist with sample preparation (including fish dissection), assist a graduate student with laboratory analyses of fish and bottlenose dolphin samples, perform literature searches and reviews, curate databases, and assist with statistical analyses and the preparation of manuscripts, reports, and presentations.

This is a paid ($11/hr) year-long opportunity (with the potential to last for several years); students will dedicate ~10 hours weekly during the academic year and 20 hours weekly during the summer.

Benefits include developing new field work and lab skills, training on statistical and scientific methods, enhancing your scientific writing and presentation skills, and more. It’s also a project with Honors Immersed and Bachelor’s Essay potential!