Our lab is seeking highly motivated and organized students interested in learn molecular skills. Our lab is a molecular ecology lab that focuses on marine fishes. We use two approaches 1) population genetics approaches to determine patterns of population structure in fishes (deep water snappers, reef fish, and seahorses/pipefishes); 2) environmental DNA to characterize marine and aquatic fish/plankton communities.
We are seeking students who can dedicate at least 10 hours per week for a minimum of two terms.
Project Dates
Start Date: 10/15/2021 - End Date: 5/1/2023
Students Needed
Type of Project
Individual
Student Responsibilities
Responsibilities will include sample inventory, DNA extraction, PCR, running gels, DNA quantification, and library preparation for Illumina sequencing. Some field work is possible.
Time Commitment
10 hour(s)
Student Requirements
You must be highly organized, dependable, and prompt. Molecular experience from coursework is a plus including the use of pipettes and PCR. Biology majors interested in graduate school and academic research will be given priority.
Interested in Working With the Following Programs
For EXCEL URE Students Only
Honors Undergraduate Thesis
Independent Research Credit (4912)
McNair Scholars
Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship
Additional Notes