Application for Undergraduate Research Oppenheimer Lab in Cytoskeleton Dynamics, Cell Biology, & Genetics
Status: Our undergraduate research positions are currently filled so please do not complete an application at this time. When a new position is available we will update this space.
RESOURCES FOR UNDERGRADS INTERESTED IN RESEARCH
Many undergrads tell us that finding a research position is daunting and after starting in a new lab they often feel "lost" even when the other members of the lab are welcoming.
To help with these and other concerns, we've curated some of our favorite resources for undergrad researchers on the next few pages.These are the same resources that we as mentors refer our students to.
THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO FINDING A STEMM UNDERGRAD RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
(Second Edition).
Note: The first edition of this book is available through UF library.
An empowering guide for students in STEMM that demystifies the process of securing undergraduate research experiences.
If you're at the very beginning of your search for a research experience and want tips on how to spend less time on your search, check out the second edition of The Essential Guide to Finding a STEMM Undergrad Research Experience
https://amzn.to/41HTdyx.
You're busy, research positions are competitive, and the search for a research position shouldn't be filled with the frustration of sending near-endless emails.
Getting In covers the most common mistakes undergrads make in the search, application, and interview and how to avoid them. It also has lot of specific questions YOU should ask in an interview and how to handle the dreaded "what is your weakness" question, if you're asked. And help you determine how much time you can spend on research by evaluating your current activity level and goals and do it without giving up your social life!
