Undergraduate Research Internship

The international Plant Virus Ecology Network (PVEN) promotes science at the interface of virology, ecology, vector biology and epidemiology. It hopes to create understanding of the interactions among viruses and organisms that shape the biological world we live in. As part of this effort, PVEN is fostering the development of assay methods to find out what viruses are present in a given sample.

At OSU, PVEN needs the assistance of motivated undergraduate in developing methods for virus detection and identification. Are you an undergraduate student with background in biology and chemistry with an interest in a research experience in a cutting edge field? If so, please apply for this National Science Foundation sponsored internship.

The techniques developed in this work will be the basis of workshops for worldwide members of the Plant Virus Ecology Network (PVEN).

Qualifications:	Undergraduate biology or chemistry students (>Soph.)
Stipend:	$1,750/month for the equivalent of 2.5 months. Internships are available for academic year 2009-2010 and summer 2010.
Deadline:	Positions open until filled. Apply immediately!
How to apply:	Send a letter explaining interest and a copy of transcript to the address below. Also have two letters of reference sent to the same address.

Dr. Ulrich Melcher
Dept. of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
246 NRC, Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK 74078-3035

For more information contact Dr. Ulrich Melcher or see the PVEN homepage.

Last Updated 25 August, 2009