URECA Bulletin Board
* Note: The list below is only a small sampling of the opportunities available at Stony Brook. Many students find opportunities by contacting faculty directly by email.
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Posted 11/20/2024- New opportunity -Fall 2024-Simmerling Group
New Opportunity in Prof. Carlos Simmerling's lab (Computational Biology)
The Simmerling research lab is looking for an undergraduate student with strong math and computer skills, and experience with Python programming. The overall project involves training neural networks to improve computer simulations of biomolecules, with applications in drug discovery. Students should have taken introductory chemistry (CHE 131 or 152, or equivalent). Prior experience with AI/ machine learning methods and linear algebra is a plus. The student will help with coding, training and testing the neural network, depending on their skills. For more information, please see www.simmerlinglab.org/joi
Posted 9/24/2024- -Fall 2024-Simmerling Group
Opportunity in Prof. Carlos Simmerling's lab (Computational Biology)
The Simmerling Lab in the Department of Chemistry and the Laufer Center for Quantitative Biology develops the Amber biomolecular simulation package in collaboration with several other research groups. The lab is seeking additional undergraduate researchers to collect, visualize, and plot data from protein simulations. We have many tutorials available for our new students and have historically had many successful undergraduates.Requirements:
- Basic familiarity with protein and amino acid structure
- Knowledge of basic Unix/Linux commands and text editors (knowledge of Python is preferred)
- Willing to dedicate 6-8 hours per week initially on a voluntary basis then research activities can be claimed for credits. Paid summer opportunities are available as well
Visit our website at https://www.simmerlinglab.org/join to learn more and apply to the Simmerling lab!
OLDER POSTINGS
Posted 9/6/2024 - Fall 2024 Shields Lab [position filled, Fall 2024, no longer accepting applications]
The Shields Lab in the Department of Pathology investigates diseases of the pancreas such as pancreatic cancer and pancreatitis. The lab seeks undergraduate researchers for projects investigating the role of a G-protein signaling and cell polarity in pancreas cancer and pancreatitis. Our lab previously demonstrated that genetic deletion of the G-protein, Ga13, promotes tumor development in a mouse model of pancreatic cancer. We recently showed that deletion of a gene involved in cell polarity makes pancreas tissue more prone to injury and delays tissue regeneration. We will further investigate the mechanisms underlying the function of these genes in pancreas cancer with a focus on metabolism, inflammation and cellular plasticity. The student researcher will be trained to utilize various techniques including, but not limited to, molecular and cellular biology, mammalian cell culture, histology and microscopy. The project duration is dependent on research progress and availability of funding, potentially lasting for a semester or longer.
Requirements:
–Interested students should be detail-oriented, quick learners, and demonstrate an
enthusiasm for biomedical research.
–Students will be expected to document research activities, write project summaries
and present research findings at lab meetings.
–Prior research experience working in a laboratory is not necessary but will be beneficial.
–Willing to dedicate 6-8 hours per week initially on a voluntary basis then research
activities can be claimed for credit.
Interested students should send resume and cover letter to Mario Shields at: mario.shields@stonybrook.edu
Posted 08/20/24- Prof. John True group 08/25/24 POSITION FILLED?NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS!
Research Assistant needed for Prof. John True's group (Ecology & Evolution) for Fall
2024
Research Credit available for students with coding skills for two computational biology
projects:
(1) Python or MATLAB programmer needed to convert a population genetic simulation
from BASIC
(2) App development - convert a Google Form to a mobile app for a citizen science
project
One semester. 3-6 hours per week.
apply here: https://forms.gle/7GL74GsXEHMU2XKs9
Posted 01/19/23
Mechanical Engineering - The Soft Flyers Group is seeking an undergraduate researcher for a summer project on self-healing aerial robots (UAVs). UAVs often fly fast and high, which puts them at risk for severe damage when failures occur. This project will look from a practical perspective at how to respond to damage that could limit the robots capability to complete its mission. Although damage can come in a variety of forms and severities, this project will investigate mild to moderate structural damage. Students will learn how to develop new engineering ideas and critically analyze their feasibility. Students will also participate in lab activities and have the opportunity to help with designing and conducting experiments as well as the follow up data analysis.
This project can be taken for course credit. It is possible for the position to be paid, however this is contingent on successful application to the URECA summer program. Students should expect to spend 6-8 hours a week working on the project unless being sponsored by the summer program. The project lasts from the end of May through the beginning of August.
Required experience is minimal, however an interest and curiosity in robotics and mechatronics is a must. Students should be of U3 or U4 standing in August 2023. Some experience working with hands-on projects and computer programming (any language) is a plus. These can be within the scope of scholastic studies or as hobbies.
Further information on the soft flyers group can be found here: stonybrook.edu/soft-flyers
Interested students should reach out to William Stewart: william.stewart@stonybrook.edu
Posted 09/01/22
The Moore Lab in the Department of Anatomical Sciences is seeking an undergraduate
researcher for a project on the evolution of neck length in sauropods and other extinct
dinosaurs. Previous research has suggested that the long necks of sauropod dinosaurs
evolved
as part of a common scaling pattern shared with other dinosaurs, such that the relatively
and
absolutely long necks of sauropods are an allometric consequence of their large body
size. The
proposed research project will robustly test this hypothesis by producing a large
dataset of neck
and trunk lengths for non-avian dinosaurs, to which we will apply cutting-edge statistical
methods that allow for comparative testing of alternative hypotheses. The undergraduate
researcher will comb the existing scientific literature for skeletal measurements;
this project
may also entail research visit(s) to the American Museum of Natural History in New
York City
with Dr. Moore to take direct measurements of fossil specimens. The undergraduate
researcher
will receive basic training in the use of the R statistical analysis platform.
Position requirements.
–Interested undergraduates must be diligent and detail-oriented, with excellent record-keeping
skills.
–Some experience with vertebrate anatomy or statistics is a bonus, but not required.
–Undergraduates should commit to working 3–4 hours per week, and have the option of
working remotely or in person in the Moore Lab (located in the Health Sciences Center
on East
Campus).
–One volunteer or zero credit semester is required before research will be offered
for credit.
Interested students should send a CV and cover letter to Dr. Moore at: andrew.j.moore@stonybrook.edu.
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