Non/Duke Student intern, Edible Atlas (David) Lab

Non- Duke Student-David Lab

The David Lab at Duke University (www.ladlab.org) is recruiting a technician to join a team of scientists developing and using new DNA sequencing tools to study diet and gut microbiome. We are particularly interested in creating new ways to measure and analyze food intake, which is essential for monitoring and improving human health. We are developing new DNA sequencing-based techniques that track the dietary plant and animal species people consume. Our techniques generate objective data on intakes of over 450 plant and animal species, robust to differences in memory/recall, and standardized across languages and cultures using the universal language of DNA. We collaborate with researchers and communities across North Carolina and the world. Our studies will also create new models of disease risk and examine geographic, cultural, behavioral, and socioeconomic determinants of diet. Our projects are funded by awards from Schmidt Sciences, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, the National Institutes of Health, the Gerber Foundation, and the Burroughs Welcome Fund.

We are seeking Non-Duke student field sampling assistants in the Edible Atlas (David) Lab to support the lab's wastewater-based epidemiology and dietary DNA sequencing projects. Duties include collecting wastewater samples from sites around Durham on a set schedule, transporting and logging samples, processing samples in preparation for sequencing, maintaining sample inventories and tracking records, and providing general project support. Training is provided, and hours are part-time around the student's academic schedule.

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Be part of a dynamic team committed to innovating in the fields of genomics, nutrition, and public health. Our lab offers a stimulating environment where your contributions will have a meaningful impact on scientific research and public health. We welcome applicants who are passionate about advancing genomic technologies and are ready to embark on a challenging and rewarding research career.