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REU Site: Microbiology in the Post Genome Era
| Primary Institution: | Virginia Bioinformatics Institute (VBI) |
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| Affiliation: | Virginia Tech |
| City: | Blacksburg |
| State: | VA |
| Job Duration: | May 28 - August 3, 2012 |
| Class Requirement: | Undergraduate College Student |
| Citizenship Requirement: | U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Legal Resident |
| Position Type: | Research |
| Discipline(s): | Microbiology Biochemistry and related fields |
| Description: | A 10-week summer research training program for undergraduates that focuses on a wide range of microbiological phenomena. The program integrates the application of state-of-the-art genome-based technologies for fundamental and applied research projects in microbiology. Fundamental: origin of life, environmental limits of life, roles in biosphere, basic cellular processes, cell-cell communication and multi-cellular structures, quorum sensing, development of epidemics, mechanisms of pathogenicity, host-pathogen interaction, ecology, and geomicrobiology. Applied: production of biofuels and chemicals, bioremediation, development of diagnostics, vaccines and therapeutics, and detection and prevention of microbial contamination in the food supply. Features • Student-led independent research • Work closely with faculty mentors • Student-run committees manage many activities • Insight into graduate student life The goal of this program is to prepare participants for life as a graduate student. The program is supported by a grant from the National Science Foundation (award number, 0851902) under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act or 2009 (Public Law 111-5) and Fralin Life Sciences Institute of Virginia Tech |
| Stipend: | $4,500 |
| Benefits: | Housing Meal Plan Travel Reimbursement |
| Application Deadline: | 01/31/2012 |
| Job Website: | http://microbiologyreu-ret.vbi.vt.edu/ |
| Additional Information: | http://microbiologyreu-ret.vbi.vt.edu/docs/microbioreu_promo-flier-2012.pdf |
Research/Internship Opportunity Contact Information | |
| Primary Contact: |
Maureen Lawrence-Kuether Washington Street (0477) Blacksburg, VA 24061 Email: mlawre04@vbi.vt.edu Phone: (540) 231-3669 |
