The Graduate Research Appointment (GRA) is a post-baccalaureate appointment for participants with an interest in biomedical research. The primary purpose is to provide a post-baccalaureate laboratory research experience that applies skills in science technology engineering or math to biomedical research including basic science or translational research. GRA participants will have the opportunity to participate in selected graduate classes and seminars while working in this role.
This position involves executing experimental studies in support of ongoing projects investigating the neural pathways of the Gut-Brain Axis that regulate motility pain and inflammation. Responsibilities include assisting in the design and planning of experiments collecting and analyzing data and communicating results to lab team members. Specific techniques include in vivo and ex vivo calcium imaging and optogenetic approaches in transgenic mouse models motility assays dissections immunofluorescence and flow cytometry. Additional duties include general lab upkeep. Contact Kristen Smith-Edwards Ph.D. for more details:
Bachelors degree with a strong background in science technology engineering or math. Authorization to work and remain in the United States without necessity for Mayo Clinic sponsorship now or in the future (for example be a U.S. citizen national or permanent resident refugee or who are currently in Graduate or Medical School are not eligible.
Students that do not meet these criteria do not qualify.
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