Main Responsibilities of a Graduate Student Research Assistant at University of Southern California
As a graduate student and research assistant, Daria's responsibilities include conducting "wet lab experiments," such as "western blots or immunohistochemistry," to support the principal investigator's research while also furthering their PhD project. This involves attending lab and institutional meetings, listening to presentations from internal and external speakers, and seeking collaboration opportunities.
Graduate Studies, Research, Laboratory Experiments, Scientific Presentations, Collaboration
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Daria Timonina
Graduate Student / Research Assistant
University of Southern California
University of Arizona / 2015
University of Southern California
Biology & Related Sciences
Healthcare, Medical & Wellness
Research and Development (R&D)
Honors Student, Immigrant, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Daria's role combines graduate studies with research assisting, offering a practical understanding of academic research.
2. Her responsibilities include hands-on lab experiments (wet lab experiments, western blot, immunohistochemistry), providing insight into the practical application of scientific methods.
3. She participates in lab meetings, institutional meetings, and presentations, showcasing the collaborative and communicative aspects of research.
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What are your main responsibilities within your current role?
My current role is a graduate student and a research assistant. In grad school, you generally receive a stipend, and in return, you contribute to the program.
In addition to work for your PhD, you either work on your mentor's or the principal investigator's projects, or you can teach classes. As a grad student and research assistant, part of my time involves doing experiments that benefit the principal investigator.
Thankfully, this often aligns with my own work. I perform many wet lab experiments, which involve hands-on work with reagents, such as western blots or immunohistochemistry. I also attend group meetings, including lab meetings and institutional meetings.
We also listen to talks from both internal and external speakers who present their research. We listen to these presentations to see if collaboration is possible, or to ask questions and provide feedback. So, I conduct various experiments for my PhD project and also contribute to the lab's work.
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