SULI - BIO - Zepeda, Nicolas - 2.20.26.

We are engineering bacteria to convert industrial waste into critical chemicals used in advanced electronics. As part of this effort, we are seeking an intern to help investigate and improve molecular mechanisms of chemical tolerance in bacteria. The intern will use RNA and DNA sequencing to identify transcriptome and genome level responses to chemical stresses. The intern will knockout and reconstitute native genes, such as transporters and transcription factors, to understand mechanisms. Process engineering strategies will be also assessed in parallel to compare the effects of biological vs. chemical engineering strategies to improve chemical tolerance and bioproduction. The intern will gain valuable experience at the intersections of synthetic biology, microbiology, and chemical engineering.

Education and Experience Requirements

•   The entirety of the appointment must be conducted within the United States. 

•   Applicants must be:

• Currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate studies at an accredited institution. 
• Graduated from an accredited institution within the past 3 months; or
• Actively enrolled in a graduate program at an accredited institution. 

•   Must be 18 years or older at the time the appointment begins.

•   Must possess a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

•   Must be a U.S. citizen or Legal Permanent Resident at the time of application.

•   If accepting an offer, must pass a screening drug test.

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