The Vokes lab asks fundamental questions about how embryos generate specific organs and how transcriptional repression and epigenetic regulation influence these processes. Our studies utilize mice as a genetic system for modeling human development and birth defects. We are looking for a paid undergraduate research assistant to conduct experiments and assist with lab duties over the summer. In addition to developing research skills, you would participate in lab meetings and journal clubs where you would learn presentation skills and improve your ability to understand and critique scientific literature.
You must be a rising sophomore or junior biology major with some prior laboratory experiences (seniors will not be considered). You must also have taken Genetics and obtained a B or better. Additional coursework in statistics, bioinformatics, genomics or developmental biology is useful but not required to apply for position.
Strong candidates are interactive and enthusiastic about immersing themselves in a research project that would likely take place over more than one year.
To apply, send a CV or resume, including at least one academic reference. In your email, explain why you are interested in our research and your current career plans.
The project starts in the Fall on a trial basis with the potential to extend it until you graduate. You need to be able to commit to 15+ hours a week with the ability to come into lab most days (this type of research can't be accomplished by only coming on a few days a week).
Conducting experiments, reading papers, learning new techniques, assisting with lab duties such as genotyping and ordering.