Part Time - UROP Student Researcher - Department of Biology - FY2027

Job Description

The NV INBRE grant is used, in part, to fund pipeline programs at CSN to increase student persistence and success in the Biomedical Sciences. We receive funding to run the Biomedical Exploration Workshop, in the summer, and Student Empowerment Workshops each semester, fall and spring. The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) is Nevada INBRE's flagship undergraduate summer research program where continuing junior and senior level students work in a research lab for 10 weeks and complete an independent research project.

CSN is directing INBRE funds to promote research through the UROP mechanism. Student workers for the CSN UROP at the CSN West Charleston Campus. Together with the Principal Investigator and Mentor will prepare laboratory materials for experiments for presentation at a National Conference.

• Assemble and organize educational materials as well as laboratory equipment/materials.
• Set up, Clean, and break down laboratory equipment
• Communicate with the Coordinator for information etc.
• Communicate with Mentor(s)

• U.S. citizenship or have a valid employment authorization document (EAD) permitting you to work in the U.S.
• Minimum age 18 at time of workshop
• Must have taken 6+ Credit hours, Spring or 3+ Credit hours, Summer - required Continuing junior and senior undergraduates enrolled in classes for the upcoming fall semester.
• You are not eligible if graduating in spring or summer or if you already hold a bachelor's degree or higher in a STEM field.
• 3.0 minimum GPA
• Undergraduates enrolled at UNR, UNLV, NSU, CSN, GBC, TMCC, or WNC, or students from western IDeA states (Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico or Wyoming).
• Preference will be given to applicants who have not received a Nevada INBRE UROP award in the past.

• Up to $7,200.00
• Grant Funded, INBRE Exempt
• No Full-Time Equivalent
• 48.8%

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Academic Transcripts (optional)

08/10/2026

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