HERO Summer Research Internship

# HERO Summer Research Internship

Project:  Assessing genetic diversity of wild grapes (Vitis sp.) in Blue Ridge Mountains

Description of work:

1. Assist field collections manager in sampling wild grapes of Blue Ridge mountains (National and State Forests and Parks of Tennessee, Georgia, and North Carolina)
2. Laboratory work: 
   1. DNA extraction from grape leaves
   2. DNA quality assessement
3. Actively participate in laboratory discussion and meetings (reading/comprehending scientific literature)

(Hands-on training will be provided by the supervisor)

Eligibility/Requirements:

1. Undergraduate enrolled in the Herbert College of Agriculture Major.

Desired:

1. Highly motivated, self-driven
2. Background in biology (plant/animal)
3. Excellent writing skills (work needs to be presented in an undergraduate research symposium)

Financial Support:

1. $15/hour (upto 133 hours for summer semester)
2. Additional support of $500 for research material
3. Financial Support for additional work hours (depending on excellent performance) at $15/hour with an opportunity to continue to work on honor's thesis