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Faculty and Student
Teams Program
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Project Descriptions
Pacific Northwest National
Laboratory
Interfacial Chemistry and Engineering Group
Automating DNA, RNA
and Cell Separation and Detection
Requesting applications from science or engineering faculty members
at institutions serving students underrepresented in science, engineering,
mathematics and technology.
Project Description
Use of micro-fluidics systems to automate sample processing and detection
and optical spectrometers to measure absorbance and fluorescence and flow
cytometers to measure microbeads and cells. The work is a mix of instrument
operation, preparation of samples, and miscellaneous lab activities
A second project involves work on a gas handling system for concentrating
and purifying environmental air samples for target semi-volatile organic
compounds. The work would involve testing and comparing the performance
of different sample preconcentrator designs and sorbent material. Experience
using a mass spectrometer and FTIR spectrometer for measuring gas samples
before and after preconcentration highly desirable.
Applicants Responsibilities and Relationship to Project
Applicants will receive support under the Department of Energy Faculty
Student Team Research Program (FaST) to work collaboratively with the
project research team at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory for
up to 10 weeks during the year starting in June of 2006. Summer and academic
year visits to Pacific Northwest will be scheduled by mutual agreement
between the Systems Risk and Analysis Group and the successful applicant.
Ideally faculty will work at Pacific Northwest on the project for 10 weeks
during the summer in the first year. Faculty will be expected to identify
students from their campus to participate in the Undergraduate Research
Participation programs offered by the Department of Energy at Pacific
Northwest National Laboratory. Ideally Faculty will provide mentorship
and/or advising support to students during the summer research activities.
It is expected that the Faculty member will become an integral part of
the research team working on this project and will support the project
through the academic year on her or his campus.
Qualifications of Ideal Candidate
| Faculty: |
Faculty and students must have good working knowledge of computers.
Interest in microbiology and chemistry and completion of at least
one laboratory course in chemistry or biology. Basic lab skills desirable
(experience with pipetting/micropipetting, operation of analytical
balance, making buffer solutions, etc.). Must have good work ethic,
be safe and responsible, and able to work independently and as a team. |
| Student: |
Faculty and students must have good working knowledge of computers.
Interest in microbiology and chemistry and completion of at least
one laboratory course in chemistry or biology. Basic lab skills desirable
(experience with pipetting/micropipetting, operation of analytical
balance, making buffer solutions, etc.). Must have good work ethic,
be safe and responsible, and able to work independently and as a team. |
Support and Financial Commitments
See Financial Information.
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