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Faculty and Student
Teams Program
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Project Descriptions
Lawrence
Berkeley National Laboratory
Center for Environmental Biotechnology (CEB)
Requesting applications from science or engineering faculty members at
institutions serving students underrepresented in science, engineering,
mathematics and technology. To work on Systems Biology approaches to
studies of biogeochemistry in subsurface environments.
Project Description
The goal of this project is to develop use a systems biology approach to
study stress responses in subsurface bacteria using a variety of culture
techniques (including large scale biomass production from automated
extremophile reactors), ecogenomics, proteomics, metabolomics, lipidomics,
and phenomics. Linking stress
to the biogeochemistry could provide fundamental insights into
biosustainability of deep subsurface environments, bioremediation, natural
attenuation, and bioenergy production.
Applicants Responsibilities and Relationship to Project
Applicants and their students will receive support under the Department of
Energy Faculty and Student Team (FaST) program to work collaboratively with a
research group at Berkeley Lab for 10 weeks during the summer of 2008.
Faculty and students team members will be assigned to the same research group
and typically faculty participants will provide mentorship and/or advising
support to the undergraduate student team members while at the Lab.
Applicants are encouraged to contact Berkeley Lab investigators offering FaST
opportunities during the application process. Following the summer
appointment, it is anticipated that the faculty participants will establish a
ongoing collaborative relationship with Berkeley Lab investigators and assist
in
recruiting undergraduate students from their campus for DOE internship programs.
Qualifications of Ideal Candidate
| Faculty: |
Ph.D. in microbiology, environmental engineering,
chemical engineering, biology or related fields. Proven experimental
development and field study abilities. Established record of
publication in field. Works well in a collaborative environment with
students and other researchers. Currently teaches and collaborates
with students in his/her field. Willing to work at LBNL for an
extended period (2-3 summer months, or longer). |
| Student: |
Working towards a BS in microbiology, biology, or
engineering with strong interests in experimental and field
research. Works well in collaboration with faculty, other students,
and researchers. Willing to work at LBNL for an extended period. |
Support
and Financial Commitments
See Financial
Information.
For More Information Contact:
Laurel
Egenberger
Manager
College
& University Programs
Lawrence
Berkeley
National Laboratory
E-mail: LLEgenberger@lbl.gov
Phone: 510-486-5190 |
Terry Hazen
Head
Ecology Department
Earth Sciences Division
Lawrence
Berkeley
National Laboratory
E-mail: TCHazen@lbl.gov
Phone: 510-486-6223 |
http://csee.lbl.gov/
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