Society of Toxicology Summer Program
Kansas City, KS - USA
Job Summary
Department:
SOM KC Pharmacology Toxicology and Therapeutics-----
Ramachandran Lab - Temps/StudentsPosition Title:
Society of Toxicology - Summer ProgramJob Family Group:
Professional Staff Students & GRA/GTA/GAJob Description Summary:
Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship - (SURF) Program Department of Pharmacology Toxicology and Therapeutics. The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program is basic research internship offered during the summer (June 8 - August 14 2026). Undergraduate students accepted into the program will work in the laboratory of an individual faculty member at the University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC) Department of Pharmacology Toxicology and Therapeutics.The program is based on gaining experience in basic biomedical research and being introduced to the discipline of pharmacology and toxicology and presenting data in a typical graduate student seminar setting.
DEADLINE: All documents should be received no later than March 31 2026.
Job Description:
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
Perform basic research in pharmacology and especially toxicology in the Department
Study interactions between biological systems and chemical agents
Complete weekly discussion sessions with faculty members postdoctoral fellows and current graduate students
Attend mandated educational sessions with faculty and graduate students over the 10-week program
Carry out a presentation highlighting the research conducted during the program at the SURF symposium
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities tasks duties and assignments. Furthermore job duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Undergraduate student enrolled at a college or university with a major in biomedical sciences
Minimum GPA of 3.0
This internship requires enrollment for a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have advanced knowledge analytical skills and professional competencies necessary to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is commonly recognized as the standard qualification for similar roles in the public and private sector ensuring that the university remains competitive with industry aligned practices enhances collaboration with external partners and supports the delivery of services and programs that meet professional and market-driven expectations.
Preferred Qualifications
Work Experience:
Experience in laboratory work in the Pharmacology or Toxicology field
Required Documents
Resume/ CV
Cover Letter (Include educational background GPA educational experience career goals and a statement regarding your interest in Pharmacology and/or Toxicology research.)
(The finalist will be asked to provide a copy of transcripts directly to Human Resources. Please do not upload transcripts with your application.)
2 letters of recommendation/support from a faculty member familiar with your academic history and career plans (Including interpersonal skills communication skills organizational skills time management skills attention to detail and/or multitasking skills.)
Employee Type:
Temporary (Fixed Term)Time Type:
Full timeRate Type:
HourlyCompensation Statement:
The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to education experience and training qualifications relative to the requirements of the position and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range taking into account the combination of factors listed above.
Pay Range:
$7.25 - $25.00Minimum
$7.25Midpoint
$16.12Maximum
$25.00About Company
The University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC), a campus of the University of Kansas located in Kansas City, Kansas, offers educational programs and clinical training through its schools of Health Professions, Medicine, Nursing, and Graduate Studies.