A Guide to Getting Started in Undergrad Research
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Blog Post
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June 8, 2021, 1:15 p.m.
...typical part-time or 9-to-5 job. I had to ask to find out what a “postdoc” is, and that “PI” stood for...experimental design, and execution. Can lead to an independent project.
Lab technician / Research assistant...next career stage (ex: grad school, med school, industry)
Other roles you might see
Lab manager: ...be unsure, it helps to have a vague sense of what kind of research you would be excited about. I know quite... in high school, but I’ve learned the value in finding mentors wherever I go. This story by Dr. Erika ... to Become a Scientist While Poor”
Keep an open mind as you explore opportunities
The world of science...doing scientific research.
It’s okay to change your mind about what exactly you want to do—I started college...