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Job description—A part-time undergraduate assistant position (15 to 20 hours/week) is available immediately in the Engineered Tissue Mechanics and Mechanobiology Laboratory in the Department of Bioengineering at the University of Pittsburgh. The student will be involved in assisting with the NIH/NIBIB funded T32 Biomechanics in Regenerative Medicine (BIRM) training program. This will involve compiling curricula and student information, as well as web-based design, implementation, and updating. In addition, the assistant may occasionally be asked to organize related materials, run errands, and other duties as assigned. 

Work environment--The successful candidate will assist both Dr. Sacks and his assistant at the Engineering Tissue Mechanics Laboratory, McGowan Institute of Regenerative Medicine.  More information about the Institute and the laboratory can be found at: http://www.pitt.edu/~msacks/etml.html.  The campus shuttle can provide transportation and hours can be flexible based on the student’s schedule. 

Requirements: The ideal candidate will have experience with HTML and web design, and an interest in engineering.  Desirable skill requirements for this position also include attention to detail, MS Office skills (Word and Excel), previous office experience, assertiveness/initiative, and flexibility. Independence and good communication skills are essential.  Eligibility for work study is preferred but not required.  The successful candidate must be able to commit to a minimum of 15 hours/week for this position.

Application: Applicants should send an e-mail outlining their suitability for this position.  Attach a detailed resume with the e-mail.  Applications should be sent to the following e-mail address:

 

Karen Connor, M.S.
Administrative Assistant to Dr. Michael Sacks
Department of Bioengineering
University of Pittsburgh
E-mail: kkc11@pitt.edu

 

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer

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