OSU Faculty Research | Biology Program

Look up life sciences units you are interested in. Be broad with your search so you find more options. For example, there are many excellent molecular biology opportunities in Botany which you will not see if you assume that plants are not of interest.
Look for buttons related to faculty or research on the websites of units you are interested in. Many will have buttons such as "People," "Faculty," or "Research," but websites vary.
Contact individuals you are interested in working with. Emails and discussions with these individuals should be treated as professional interactions similar to job interviews. A few tips to keep in mind:
- Unless positions are advertised, students generally propose volunteering. Volunteering can lead to paid positions over time. If you have work-study money, let them know. This makes you very reasonable for them to hire.
- Students are not expected to have experience If you do have experience, let them know about it.
- Students are not expected to work many hours when they are volunteering. Be honest about what you can commit to and make sure you do all of it.
- It is a good idea to put together a resume or CV that you can attach to your email. Career Services has staff that can assist with these.