Opportunities
please see below for opportunities that may be of interest to biological sciences majors
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Research Assistant Positions
Please see flyer for positions in research within the neurodevelopmental disorders bench lab research program.
Candidates can reach out to the Director of Research, Kelly O'Leary Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders directly at craig.erickson@cchmc.org with their letters of interest and CV.
Loyola University's Molecular and Physiology Department, Clinical and Applied Mass Spectrometry Master of Science Application is Open
he program promises small class sizes and a personal faculty mentor. The maximum number of enrollments that will be accepting is 25 and lab rotations will be limited to 5 students at a time. Please see this flyer on this opportunity.
NW Feinberg School of Medicine - Research Technologist Position
RESEARCH TECHNOLOGIST POSITION is immediately available in Guillermo Oliver's lab at Northwestern University in downtown Chicago.
Please see flyer for more information.
The Lerner Research Institute of the Cleveland Clinic in the Inflammation and Immunity Department Summer Internship/Research Program
Principal Investigators of The Lerner Research Institute of the Cleveland Clinic in The Inflammation and Immunity Department are interested in talking to candidates from Northwestern who are planning to pursue advanced degrees and/or attend medical school and are majoring in the basic sciences. They are seeking high achieving students looking for an opportunity to gain experience working in translational research to facilitate their growth in this exciting field of science.
Students in this Summer Research Internship Program are provided one-on-one mentorship in a lab, and as part of the program can expect to:
- Choose a mentor scientist working in their area of interest, or explore a new area of study to broaden their area of expertise.
- Perform a variety of data collection and analysis in a research setting with hands on guidance and training.
- Experience and learn in a collaborative research environment under the guidance of their mentor and alongside their peers.
- Develop new techniques, gain new insights into the laboratory environment and learn how to communicate scientific findings as they prepare for a career in research/science.
- A high percentage of students that participate in this program come from top-ranked schools. Many stay on during the school year or return the following summer to continue their research.
Any student interested in applying should send their resume to Kale Bandy, at bandyk@ccf.org, and he will connect them to interested investigators.
Northwestern's Institute for Policy Research is accepting applications for its Summer Undergraduate Research Assistants Program.
Please see flier for more information.
Juvenille Osteology Research Laboratory Workshop
Juvenile Osteology Research Laboratory Workshop Dates: July 10 - August 6, 2022
Location: Odorheiu Secuiesc, Transylvania, Romania
Website: https://www.archaeotek-archaeology.org/juvenile-osteology
Credit for this workshop can be arranged through the University of South Florida:
University of South Florida Brochure and Credit Application Page:https://educationabroad.global.usf.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgramAngular&id=23628
Program Director / Instructor: Dr. Jonathan Bethard (University of South Florida)
Contact: Dr. Andre Gonciar at archaeology@archaeotek.org
University of Kentucky’s Dept. of Toxicology & Cancer Biology - Master's Programs
Master’s in Forensic Toxicology & Analytical Genetics
- This program has 2 concentration focuses:
- Forensic Toxicology/Chemistry
- Forensic/Analytical Genetics
- The program curriculum contains two internships, which will provide students with hand-on experiences necessary to exit the program and be competitive in the job market
- No GRE requirement
- Tuition for this program is assessed at a special tuition rate for all students (in- and out-of-state), which represents a significant savings for out-of-state students
- Link for more information: http://toxicology.med.uky.edu/tox-professional-master-forensic-toxicology-and-analytical-genetics
- Application Deadline: Applications received before April 1, 2022 will receive priority consideration. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Master’s in Toxicology
- Toxicology – Students investigate the effects of toxic agents on humans and our environments
- No GRE requirement
- Link for more information: https://toxicology.med.uky.edu/tox-about-1
- The admission requirements are the same as the PhD’s admission requirements which can be found here: https://toxicology.med.uky.edu/graduate-program
- Application Deadline: Applications received before April 1, 2022 will receive priority consideration. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Positions for Rare Disease Research at the University of Pennsylvania
The Gene Therapy Program (GTP) at the University of Pennsylvania is currently hiring for entry-level through senior director positions! Located in the heart of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, GTP has been a leader in the development of innovative vector technology for close to three decades. Led by Dr. Jim Wilson, we’ve cultivated a dynamic research environment that has emerged as the “go-to” organization for public and private partners who want to participate in the gene therapy space and help patients with rare diseases.
Any questions about these openings can be sent directly to GTP’s Human Resources Team (psom-gtphr@pobox.upenn.edu).
Flyer: gtp-flyer.pdf