Penn State is seeking an undergraduate researcher to assist with USDA-funded research focused on understanding the influence of plant-feeding insects on gene expression in Brassica oleracea.
Requirements
- Prior laboratory experience (via coursework or research) is strongly preferred
- comfortable working independently
Responsibilities
- aid in USDA-funded research on plant-insect interactions
- study how plant-feeding insects influence gene expression in Brassica oleracea
- methods in molecular biology
- chemistry
- microscopy
Other
- motivated undergraduate researcher
- paid position
- up to 10 hours/week during the school year, with potential for up to 40 hours/week during the summer
- successful completion of background check(s)
- resume including GPA and expected graduation
- cover letter with a description of relevant coursework and previous research experience (if applicable), focusing especially on laboratory techniques you have learned
