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RESEARCH INTERN

Requisition # 794

Position Basics


Advertising Ends on:Extended Until Position is Filled
Advertising Started on:Wednesday, September 18th, 2024
College:Carver College of Medicine
Department:Microbiology and Immunology

Salary


Salary:$36,500.00 to Commensurate

Position Details


Full/Part Time Status:Full Time
Percent Time:100%
Position Description:

 



The laboratory of Dr. Li Wu in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine is seeking a full-time Post-Baccalaureate Research Intern to perform an NIH-funded 2-year project. The intern will work in a research laboratory to study RNA modification in HIV-associated cancers in aging populations. The Wu lab particularly values diversity, inclusiveness, team-work, communication, and organizational skills. The intern will help develop an independent research project and assist with daily laboratory operations.



Please visit the Wu lab website (https://wu.lab.uiowa.edu) for more information about the research projects and publications.



Annual Salary $36,500 to commensurate



This position is designed for individuals who:




  • Seek training, experience, and mentoring in a research setting




  • Plan to pursue a graduate or professional degree in biomedical science, medicine, or a related field




  • Have US citizenship or permanent residency



Please visit Post-Baccalaureate Research Internship website for more information: http://research.uiowa.edu/students/post-baccalaureate-research-internship

Education Requirement:

  • Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Cell Biology, Biomedical Sciences, or related field

Required Qualifications:

  • Prior experience working in a microbiology or virology laboratory is required.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Basic knowledge of the following:

    • General microbiologic techniques

    • Standard molecular techniques, including PCR, qPCR, plasmid purification, transfection, gel electrophoresis, Western blotting, ELISA, working with RNA

    • Mammalian cell culture and sterile techniques





 

Desirable Qualifications:

Working proficiency with each of the following:




  • Isolate peripheral blood monocytic cells (PBMCs) from people living with HIV

  • General microbiologic techniques

  • Standard molecular techniques, including PCR, qPCR, plasmid purification, transfection, gel electrophoresis, Western blotting, ELISA, working with RNA

  • Mammalian cell culture and sterile techniques



 


Online Application Required Documents


 Resume
Name and Contact Information of References
Letter of Interest
 Number of References:  3

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Contact Information


Contact:Eileen R Sullivan - eileen-sullivan@uiowa.edu
Cmed-Microbiology & Immunology
Bowen Science Building
51 Newton Road
3-403 BSB
Iowa City, IA 52242
Department URL: https://microbiology.medicine.uiowa.edu/


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