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- Last verified Nov 4
About the job
Dates: 8 weeks, starting in June
Applications due: date TBA
Who's eligible: High school and undergraduate students
Spots: 2-3
Participate in experiments and data analysis as part of the Galbraith Lab's research in quantitative biology and biophysics. You'll be in a cutting-edge research setting with meaningful problems to solve as you learn the skills to become a quantitative scientist.
We structure each project to be appropriate for your educational level, and you will be encouraged to take scientific ownership of your work. At the end of the internship, you will either present your project at a local conference or be included as an author in a national abstract presentation.
Skills and concepts learned by past interns include:
- Image analysis
- Time lapse and super-resolution microscopy
- Nanofabrication
- Immunohistochemistry and characterization of novel fluorophores
- Basic molecular biology
The Galbraith Lab operates within the Knight Cancer Institute and the Department of Biomedical Engineering. Interns receive a stipend.
How to apply: Send email to the Galbraith Lab with your CV and a cover letter explaining your interest in the program. Visit the Galbraith Lab webpage for more information.