[Biology-U-L] Research opp exploring the interactions between microbial communities and their viruses in an extreme environment, the Salton Sea.

[Biology Undergraduate List]

***RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY IN MOLECULAR BIOLOGY & MICROBIAL ECOLOGY FOR 199 
CREDIT***

We are looking for a motivated junior/senior undergraduate to assist 
with an NSF-funded interdisciplinary research project that is exploring 
the interactions between microbial communities and their viruses in an 
extreme environment, the Salton Sea.

Specific responsibilities include using basic molecular techniques to 
assess the abundance and diversity of microbes and some data entry using 
Excel.  Previous experience with PCR and good sterile technique is 
preferred but not required (training will be provided).  The student 
will have the opportunity to enroll in 199 credit through either the 
MCDB or EEMB department.

If you are interested and would like more information, please e-mail 
Brandon Swan at: bkswan at umail.ucsb.edu

Thank you for your interest.

Brandon Swan


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Brandon K. Swan
Marine Science Program &
Department of Earth Science
University of California
Santa Barbara, CA 93106-9630

Office:  Webb Hall 2029
E-mail: bkswan at umail.ucsb.edu
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