I am a PhD student looking to hire 1-2 undergraduates who are interested in animal behavior, neuroscience and/or evolutionary genetics. Undergraduates will work on several projects in these areas including the development of aggressive behavior and the neurobiology of learning.
We study the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster; undergraduates will be involved in rearing flies and measuring their aggressiveness and/or learning capabilities. There may also be opportunities to learn basic techniques in molecular biology. Students will read and discuss relevant papers from the scientific literature, and are also encouraged to participate in other Nuzhdin lab and MCB intellectual activities.
I work best with students who are independent, self-motivated, and interested in basic conceptual research. No prior coursework or research experience is necessary. You can choose a salary ($3000 for the summer if you work full time) or course credit. Students who work during the summer will likely to be able to continue working during the school year. We always have lots to do!
For more information, please send an email introducing yourself to Julia Saltz at jsaltz@usc.edu.
Thanks!
