Posting ID 162002
Department Neuroscience and Pharmacology/Carver College of Medicine
Jobcode Research Intern
Working Title Post-baccalaureate Research Intern (Chen Lab 2026)
Details
A research intern is needed in the laboratory of Songhai Chen, Ph.D., Md, at the University of Iowa, Department of Neuroscience & Pharmacology. Research in the Chen lab explores the function and regulation of heterotrimeric G proteins in leukocyte migration and tumor metastasis. The major focus of our research is to elucidate how G protein βγ subunits orchestrate the formation of specific signaling complexes to promote directional cell migration. Particularly, we are interested in understanding how Gβγ functions are regulated by a group of novel interacting proteins, WD40 repeat-containing proteins, which we recently identified by a yeast two-hybrid screen. The successful candidate will be highly motivated, have strong analytical skills, and have an intense curiosity to answer significant and complex questions.
Seek training, experience, and mentoring in a research setting
- Plan to pursue a graduate or professional degree in science, medicine or a related field
- Have US citizenship or permanent residence
- See Post-Baccalaureate Research Internship website: http://research.uiowa.edu/students/post-baccalaureate-research-internship.
Position Responsibilities:
- Maintain colonies of genetically modified mice: breeding, weaning and genotyping of the mice as well as maintaining electronic records of the colonies.
- Perform laboratory maintenance.
- Maintain laboratory and experimental records.
- Assist postdoctoral fellows or graduate students in maintaining mouse colonies and performing genotyping and experiments.
- Keep detailed written and organized records of experimental design, protocols, computer data analysis and raw data.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in a biomedical related science or an equivalent combination of education. Minimum 3.2 GPA
Background check: Required
Contact KYLE FOUNTAIN
Email: [email protected]
Application Instructions Send curriculum vitae, degree certificate, and reference contacts directly to Kyle Fountain at
[email protected]. Please reference Postdoc Job Posting Chen Lab in the email subject line.
Ad Start Date 08/21/2026
Ad End Date 08/24/2026
