Community Project Leader (Yeast Evolution)

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Lead the Yeast Evolution Science Community Project!

Are you fascinated by evolution, microbiology, and hands-on research? We’re seeking a project leader to utilize yEvo resources to study evolution using yeast as a model organism. In this role, you'll lead the community project in designing and conducting tolerance and evolution experiments by applying selective pressure to yeast cultures, revealing how genetic changes drive adaptation.

As the project leader, you can leverage the wealth of existing resources and methods developed and tested by yEvo. The Evolving@Home initiative project involves culturing yeast with selective pressure and then using bioinformatics-driven sequencing to uncover genetic factors behind adaptation. This project could be run individually with support from the community, or as a larger group effort to explore broader evolutionary patterns across multiple yeast strains. To further extend this project, you could also include sourdough extraction experiments, using yeast isolated from starters to further study microbial ecology and evolutionary changes.

This is an incredible opportunity to develop your leadership skills, participate in authentic research, and work with a diverse group of curious individuals eager to advance our understanding of evolution. If you're passionate about science, community, and making an impact, we'd love to have you lead this project!

If you are interested in leading this project, please fill out the Community Project Interest From. Please write "Yeast Evolution Science Community Project" in the project description box in the interest form. After you fill out the Interest Form, a member of the SoundBio Lab Community Project Committee will get in touch with you via email to answer any questions about the next steps.

Link to the Community Project Interest Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeGoKjPpd57i8lz_d9BlZ_R1siiFRP8yiq4KgjKcfi6zY6XCA/viewform