Open Research Intern Position

We are looking to hire a Research Intern to start in May/June. Please see below for a job description and how to apply.

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics, genomics, biomedical engineering, and bioinformatics or related field. Proficiency with molecular biology techniques and mammalian cell culture is a plus.

Job Description: The Hess lab is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented, and responsible person excited about science and technology. This position is an excellent fit for recent graduates seeking more research experience before graduate school. The lab uses high-throughput genomic technologies (e.g., CRISPR) to study mammalian biology and develop new tools for perturbing the genome. We apply these functional genomics tools to investigate major questions in precision medicine that impact human health. The intern’s duties include but are not limited to mammalian cell culture, DNA/RNA purification, PCR, molecular cloning, preparation of next-generation sequencing libraries, and analysis of sequencing data. The intern will participate in regular lab meetings/journal clubs and will maintain the lab in conjunction with other lab members. The position is a terrific opportunity for developing research skills and making significant contributions to publications.

To apply, please submit a cover letter describing your prior research experience and career goals, a current CV/resume, and contact information for two to three references to ghess3@wisc.edu.

Begin Date: late-May/early-June

Percent Time: 100%

Salary: $37,500 (minimum), based on prior research experience