Requisition # 1003
Position Basics
Advertising Ends on: Tuesday, September 8th, 2026
Advertising Started on: Tuesday, August 11th, 2026
College: Carver College of Medicine
Department: Microbiology and Immunology
Salary
Salary: $39,350.00 - $39,530.00
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. The intern will work in a research laboratory that investigates the molecular mechanisms underlying viral replication and host immune responses. The Wu lab highly values teamwork, communication, and organizational skills. The intern will assist ongoing research projects to better understand SAMHD1-mediated regulation of innate immunity during HIV-1 or SARS-CoV-2 infection.
Please see the Wu lab website (https://wu.lab.uiowa.edu/) for more information about our research interests.
Annual Salary $39,530 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 science, medicine, or a related field
- Have US citizenship or permanent residency
Please see details of the website of the Post-Baccalaureate Research Internships:
https://research.uiowa.edu/post-baccalaureate-research-internships
Education Requirement:
Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biomedical Sciences, or related field
Required Qualifications:
Required Qualifications
Prior experience working in a virology, microbiology or molecular biology laboratory is required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Basic knowledge of the following:
o General microbiologic and cell culture techniques
o Standard molecular techniques, including PCR, qPCR, plasmid purification,
bacterial transformation, gel electrophoresis, western blotting
o Sterile techniques in cell culture
Desirable Qualifications:
Desirable Qualifications
Working proficiency with each of the following:
o General microbiologic and cell culture techniques
o Standard molecular techniques, including PCR, qPCR, plasmid purification, bacterial transformation, gel electrophoresis, Western blotting
o Mouse handling techniques
Online Application Required Documents
Resume
Name and Contact Information of References
Letter of Interest
Number of References: 3
To start the Online Application process for this position, click the "Apply for This Position" button located below the Contact Information.
Contact Information
Contact: Eileen R Sullivan -
[email protected]
Cmed-Microbiology & Immunology
Bowen Science Building
51 Newton Road
3-403 BSB
Iowa City, IA 52242-1109
Department URL: https://microbiology.medicine.uiowa.edu/
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