Undergraduate Research Volunteer

Undergraduate Research Volunteer

We are currently seeking an undergraduate volunteer for a physiology research lab in the College of Medicine. Candidates must be current undergraduates who intend to commit at least a year. Research for credit is encouraged. “Gap Year” full-time employment is also a possibility in 2018. Preference will be given to a rising senior (graduating 2018) who intends to take a “gap year” following graduation.

Candidates interested in pursuing a PhD are encouraged to apply.

This position covers:

1.      Handling of mice including:

a.      Breeding

b.      Keeping detailed records of mouse colony activity on a daily basis

c.      Tail snipping, ear-tagging, and genotyping

d.      Collecting biological specimens from mice

2.      Conducting various spectrophotometric assays

3.      Harvesting tissue from mice

4.      Gel electrophoresis and Western blotting

5.      Recording experimental data and preparing reports from the data

6.      Extracting RNA and protein from cultured cells and animal tissues

Interested students can contact Maureen Mohan at maureenemohan@ufl.edu by May 5, 2017.   Please include this information in your response:

1. Will you be taking a gap year?
2. Fall schedule if available
3. CV/resume
4. Available start date

Previous lab experience will be advantageous but not required. We are willing to train candidates with promising potential. 

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call (352) 392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at (800) 955-8771 (TDD). An Equal Opportunity Institution.

Maureen Mohan

maureenemohan@ufl.edu

Lab Manager

Hatch Lab

Department of Pathology

College of Medicine

University of Florida