Lab Assistant II in Albuquerque, New Mexico at University of New Mexico

Requisition ID: req36916

Working Title:
Lab Assistant II

Position Summary:
The student will work with Dr. Marisol Juarez Rivera on a research project investigating how mineral diagenesis influences biosignature preservation in hot spring deposits. The project combines geobiology, sedimentology, and imaging-based analyses to better understand how evidence of past microbial life is preserved in the rock record.

The student will gain hands-on research experience through:

• Analyzing biosedimentary samples
• Assisting with sample preparation and laboratory workflows
• Learning micro-CT imaging and 3D visualization techniques
• Using Dragonfly software for data analysis and interpretation
• Creating figures and data visualizations
• Participating in research discussions and presenting findings to the research team

This position is intended to provide undergraduate students with experience in independent scientific research and exposure to analytical techniques used in geobiology and sedimentary geology.
Campus:
Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department:
Earth and Planetary Sciences E PS (133B)

Employment Type:
Student Employment

Status:
Non-Exempt

Pay:
$14.00 Hourly
Background Check Required:
No
For Best Consideration Date:
6/8/2026

Application Instructions:
Must be registered for at least 6 hours for Fall 2026.Minimum Qualifications: Minimum qualifications not found for this position (0043)

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