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mass spectrometry instruments, perform sample preparation, instrumental and data analysis, and write scientific per-reviewed manuscripts and reports. Learning Objectives: The participant will learn
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, sample collection, sample processing, data retrieval, data analysis, and communication of research results. Mentor(s): The mentor for this opportunity is Jayne Wiarda (jayne.wiarda@usda.gov ). If you have
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, and analyzing research data. Activities will include the collection of samples, the use of a variety of techniques to evaluate the samples (e.g., virus isolation, immunohistochemistry, histopathology
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Objectives: Under the guidance of a mentor, the follow will have the opportunity to learn the following: Extraction and sequencing of field and laboratory samples of insect vectors and microbes Analysis
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learn to design experiments, growing fungal pathogen, DNA and RNA isolation, gene cloning and construction, growing plants and performing disease evaluation, collecting samples and conducting molecular
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of Interior (DOI), United States Geological Survey (USGS), Southwest Climate Adaptation Science Center (SW CASC). The participant can be based at any member institution of the SW CASC University Consortium
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use of molecular assays such as real-time PCR and next-generation sequencing to study the prevalence of infectious diseases in the target study populations. Learning about sample testing under a
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within the past five years or anticipated to be received by start of appointment. Preferred skills: Skilled in collecting and analyzing milk samples from lactating cows and BSL2/3 laboratory procedures
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mentor, the research activities will include sampling of bees and associated parasites/pathogens from diverse environments; identification and characterization of bee parasites and pathogens; isolation and
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research activities will include: sampling of insects and soil samples from diverse environments; identification and characterization soil- and insect-borne fungal and bacterial communities; isolation and