Are you a naturally curious about biology and interested in gaining research experience? We are looking for kind, enthusiastic individuals to join our nascent research lab and help make discoveries about enigmatic RNAs that do not code for protein. We use molecular and computational biology, cell culture, and mouse models to make fundamental insights about gene regulation. To learn more, please visit: https://kleavelandlab.org.
This is a full-time (35 hrs/wk) summer position with the possibility of continuing part-time during the school year. You will be assisting a research technician and/or postdoctoral fellow with their projects. Opportunities for independent projects will be considered as your skills progress. The percentage of time spent working remotely versus in-person has yet to be determined.
Our ideal candidate:
- Is currently a freshman or sophomore majoring in a STEM field
- Has a strong work ethic and good communication skills
- Is organized, efficient, and accurate
- Enjoys problem solving and working in a creative and collaborative environment
- Has some fluency in Python or R
Start date: June 2021
Please send your resume to Dr. Kleaveland (bek9059@med.cornell.edu) along with a brief description of your career goals.
