Undergraduate Student Worker — Isotope Ecology Lab (Work Study)
The Polito lab is seeking an organized and dependable student employee for Fall 2025. This position is open to currently enrolled UCSC undergraduates who have accepted Federal Work Study (FWS) with funds remaining in their award. For this position, the student would be working in our laboratory to process samples from projects focused on Antarctic seabird work as well as saltmarsh habitats in Louisiana — check out the lab website for more information: https://www.politolab.com/. Examples of tasks for this position include but are not limited to:
- Sample sorting, labeling, organizing, and packing (10%)
- Species identification and dissection (15%)
- Sample preparation for stable isotope analyses (60%)
- Data entry and organization (15%)
Prior experience not required and training will be provided. This position is designed to help undergraduate students gain experience in a research setting. We estimate about 10 hours of work per week from September to December with the potential possibility to extend into the winter and spring quarters. We offer flexible scheduling during normal work hours to accommodate classes and other commitments. Please provide a resume and contact information (i.e. email or phone number) in your application.
Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.
- “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC’s policies addressing some forms of misconduct: