Field of Study:
Conservation Genomics
Department:
Evolution, Ecology and Organismal Biology
Rank of Student:
Sophomore and above
Desired Majors:
Evolution, Ecology, Conservation, Zoology, Genetics, Data Science
Hours per Week:
10
Compensation Type:
Salary / Stipend
Application Deadline:
Contact:
bolton.161@osu.edu
Private
Public
Project Description
Dr Peri Bolton and Professor Lisle Gibbs are seeking to recruit a motivated Ohio State University Undergraduate with interests in EEOB or data sciences. The student will assist in research related to the conservation genomics of the endangered eastern massassauga rattlesnake in Ohio. This project works with the Ohio Division of Wildlife through the Ohio Biodiversity Conservation Partnership, which aims to provide evidence-based conservation practices for threatened species in Ohio. The student will have opportunities to network within the Ohio conservation community, and gain experience in research techniques in conservation genomics, particularly bioinformatics.
Responsibilities include:
• Collect, analyze and interpret biological and genomic data
(such as variant calling, genome annotation)
• Software and data management
• Write and edit scientific reports and publications
• Regular meetings with supervisor to report on research activities
Responsibilities include:
• Collect, analyze and interpret biological and genomic data
(such as variant calling, genome annotation)
• Software and data management
• Write and edit scientific reports and publications
• Regular meetings with supervisor to report on research activities
Additional Information
Many skills in this position can be learned on the job. Students from all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
Required Applicant Information
Provide your resume, up to half page cover-letter with why you are interested in working with us, and your university transcript.
Required or Desired Skills
The preferred candidate has some or all of these:
• A willingness to learn and apply new techniques and concepts
• Attention to detail and ability to follow protocols
• Interest and some knowledge of biology, population genetics, genome annotation and/or conservation
• Computer literacy, specifically use of Excel and Word processing software
• Experience in, or desire to learn, statistics and/or scripting in R and Unix for genomics
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Self-motivation and can work in a both self-directed and team-based manner
• Effective communication
• Completed at least one year of university with a 2.5+ GPA
• A willingness to learn and apply new techniques and concepts
• Attention to detail and ability to follow protocols
• Interest and some knowledge of biology, population genetics, genome annotation and/or conservation
• Computer literacy, specifically use of Excel and Word processing software
• Experience in, or desire to learn, statistics and/or scripting in R and Unix for genomics
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Self-motivation and can work in a both self-directed and team-based manner
• Effective communication
• Completed at least one year of university with a 2.5+ GPA
Faculty Member Lead:
Lisle Gibbs
Starting Semester:
Autumn
Length of Project (in semesters):
2