Field of Study:
Entomology, Neuroscience
Department:
Entomology
Rank of Student:
1st-3rd year undergraduates
Desired Majors:
Neuroscience, Biology, Entomology, Evolution/Ecology, Animal Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Physics, or related fields.
Hours per Week:
15
Compensation Type:
Salary / Stipend
Application Deadline:
Contact:
Sam Whitehead, whitehead.262@osu.edu
Private
Public
Project Description
The Whitehead Lab studies the neural and muscular control of insect flight, with a current focus on comparing the flight systems of the Diptera (true flies). Our research uses a combination of quantitative behavioral paradigms, morphological measurements, and sharp-electrode physiology.
We are seeking a highly-motivated undergraduate to join our research effort. This role will focus on 1) collecting electrophysiological measurements of muscle activity in various mosquito species during flight and 2) helping to develop an experimental system for recording muscle activity in mosquitoes while they perform aerial courtship behaviors. In this role, the successful applicant will receive hands-on training from the PI in the above techniques, as well as data management, analysis, and scientific communication.
This position will be paid over the summer, but will ideally continue into the coming semesters, with the student working for academic credit. Further, the successful applicant will have the option to develop capstone or independent research projects based on this work.
We are seeking a highly-motivated undergraduate to join our research effort. This role will focus on 1) collecting electrophysiological measurements of muscle activity in various mosquito species during flight and 2) helping to develop an experimental system for recording muscle activity in mosquitoes while they perform aerial courtship behaviors. In this role, the successful applicant will receive hands-on training from the PI in the above techniques, as well as data management, analysis, and scientific communication.
This position will be paid over the summer, but will ideally continue into the coming semesters, with the student working for academic credit. Further, the successful applicant will have the option to develop capstone or independent research projects based on this work.
Required Applicant Information
CV, unofficial transcript, a brief cover letter, and contact information for 1-2 references
Required or Desired Skills
Some familiarity with Python would be helpful, but skills will be learned on the job
Faculty Member Lead:
Sam Whitehead (in collaboration with Sarah Short)
Starting Semester:
Summer
Length of Project (in semesters):
3