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Faculty and Student
Teams Program
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Project Descriptions
Lawrence
Berkeley National Laboratory
Center for Environmental Biotechnology
Requesting applications from science or engineering faculty members at institutions serving students underrepresented in science, engineering, mathematics and technology to study microbial diversity by polyphasic characterization of microbial communities.
Project Description
Characterization of microbial communities in the environment requires the employment of a number of molecular-level techniques. Traditional cultivation-based studies exclude the overwhelming majority of microorganisms. Therefore, a polyphasic approach is needed, which uses alternative, often high-throughput, techniques to investigate the genotype and phenotype. Over the years, the Center has built relevant capabilities with hardware and expertise in molecular and environmental microbiology. Currently, we are expanding in a number of areas including but not limited to fungal detection and identification, anaerobic microorganisms, metagenomics, and proteomics. By participating in the FaST program and choosing our collaborating partners, we are establishing mutually beneficial long-term programs.
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, physiology, biochemistry, or related field.
Proven experimental 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 an BS in biological sciences with strong interests
in experimental 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 |
Tamas Torok
Staff Scientist
Center for Environmental Biotechnology
E-mail: ttorok@lbl.gov
Phone: 510-486-5808 |
http://csee.lbl.gov/
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