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Research Intern

Available Title(s):

1457-YN_ADMINPRO - Research Intern

Business Title:

Research Intern

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:

The laboratories of Drs. David Lin (Bioengineering) and Bert Tanner (Integrative Physiology and Neuroscience) are hiring an entry level research intern position. Applicants should be prepared to learn about and perform hands-on research that has an emphasis on skeletal muscle function. Research in the laboratory will test the molecular, cellular, and tissue-level mechanisms that enable movement. This research will bring together biochemical, biomechanical, cell-biology, and engineering techniques. Applicants need to become proficient with animal handling, macro- and micro-dissection, data analysis, data curation, statistical analysis, and experimental design. Applicants should be able to work independently, be motivated and curious about the complexities of fundamental processes within physical and biological sciences, and hold undergraduate degree(s) in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) fields. Other expectations include: presenting at lab meetings and journal clubs, helping graduate and undergraduate students develop their research interests, and project management within a team environment. Preferred applicants will also have some experience computer programming, as most of the data reduction, analysis, and visualization within our laboratories utilize Matlab.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study or equivalent related field experience performing professional-level work with scientific or clinical research protocols. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

• Experimental and analytical skills; understanding and knowledge of research theory; interviewing experience; excellent organizational and project management skills.

• Basic computer programming experience.

• Hand-eye coordination for micro-dissection.

Additional Information:

Area/College:

College of Veterinary Medicine

Department Name:

Integrative Physiology and Neuroscience

Bioengineering

City, State, Zip:

Pullman, WA 99164-7620

Link:

https://vetmed.wsu.edu/departments/integrative-physiology-and-neuroscience/

Monthly Salary:

$3,379.14 - $4,000.00 | In accordance with https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=49.58.110 the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range. For additional information, please review https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/classification-compensation/ap-compensation-structure/. WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement