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Job Description
Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
June 29 2025If a date is not listed above review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s):
1457-YNADMINPRO - Research InternBusiness Title:
Research InternEmployee Type:
Admin. Professional () (Fixed Term)Position Details:
The Opportunity:
A full time Research Intern position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Sergio Hidalgo in the Department of Integrative Physiology and Neuroscience (IPN) at Washington State University (WSU) in Pullman WA.
We are seeking highly motivated research interns to join our NIH-funded research program investigating the role of the circadian clock in seasonal neuronal plasticity. Our work in the lab is conducted in Drosophila melanogaster and cell cultures. These studies aim to understand how these brain changes occur how environmental signals are integrated to trigger these changes and how dysregulation of this process contributes to diseases such as Parkinsons Alzheimers and schizophrenia among other topics. The research integrates a range of molecular genetic techniques includingbut not limited to deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA) extraction polymerase chain reaction (including RT-PCR and qPCR) protein extraction and western blot. Additionally we perform imaging experiments in fixed and live samples using fluorescence microscopy. Candidates with demonstrated experience in work with Drosophila cell cultures molecular biology techniques and fluorescence microscopy will be particularly competitive.
Additional Information:
This is a full/part time (100% FTE) project position. This position is overtime eligible.
Temporary End Date:
This is a temporary position expected to end on 7/31/2026. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.
Monthly Salary:
$3379.14 - $4862.67 Commensurate with experience and qualifications
In accordance with RCW 49.58.110 the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidates current experience education skills and abilities related to the position.
Benefits:
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 optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.
Required Qualifications:
Positions require a Bachelors degree in a relevant field of study or equivalent related field experience performing work with research 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.
Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working with Drosophila.
Experience working with cell cultures (primary cell cultures or lines).
Experience in molecular biology techniques.
Experience with fluorescence microscopy (e.g. widefield confocal or super-resolution).
About Department/College/Area/ Campus:
Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.
1) Curriculum Vitae
2) Cover Letter
External candidates upload all documents in the Application Document section of your application.
Current WSU Employees (internal candidates) before starting your Workday application please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates upload all documents in the Resume/Cover Letter section of your application.
Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible.
Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.
Background Check:
This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34 engages in law enforcement requires security clearance interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity has access to personal identifying and/or financial information unsupervised access to university buildings/property or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.
Time Type:
Full timePosition Term:
12 MonthWashington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply including members of the military and veterans and persons with disabilities.
WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services programs activities education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process contact Human Resource Services: (v) Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-; TDD Callers: 1- (f) or .
Notice of Non-Discrimination
In matters of admission employment housing or services or in the educational programs or activities it operates WSU does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of sex race color national or ethnic origin physical disability mental disability sensory disability use of a trained service animal age religion creed genetic information marital status sexual orientation gender identity protected veteran status honorably discharged veteran member of the military or immigration or citizenship status except as authorized by federal or state law regulation or government contract.
Inquiries about the application of federal and state laws and regulations (including inquiries regarding the application of Title IX ADA/Section 504 and implementing regulations) as well as reports and complaints of discrimination and harassment can be made verbally or in writing to WSUs Compliance and Civil Rights the Department of Educations Office of Civil Rights or both.
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Intern
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