The laboratory of Dr. Amanda Dudek in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine is seeking a full-timePost-Baccalaureate Research Intern. The intern will work in a research laboratory that uses CRISPR and mechanistic virology to understand how Adeno-associated viral vectors enter the cell. The Dudek lab values team-work, communication, and organizational skills. The intern will develop a research project related to how divergent AAV capsids that do not use the canonical receptor, AAVR, enter the cell. Please see the Dudek lab website (https://microbiology.medicine.uiowa.edu/profile/amanda-dudek) for more information about our research interests. Annual Salary $38,755 to commensurate This position is designed for individuals who: * Seek training, experience, and mentoring in a research setting * Plan to pursue a graduate or professional degree in science, medicine, or a related field * Have US citizenship or permanent residency See Post-Baccalaureate Research Internship website:http://research.uiowa.edu/students/post-baccalaureate-research-internship (http://research.uiowa.edu/students/post-baccalaureate-research-internship) Education Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Microbiology,Biomedical Sciences, or related field
Required Qualifications
- Prior experience working in a virology, microbiology or molecular biology laboratory is required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Basic knowledge of the following:
o General microbiologic and cell culture techniques o Standard molecular techniques, including PCR, qPCR, plasmid purification, bacterial transformation, gelelectrophoresis, western blotting o Sterile techniques Desirable Qualifications
- Working proficiency with each of the following:
o General microbiologic and cell culture techniques o Standard molecular techniques, including PCR, qPCR, plasmid purification, bacterial transformation, gelelectrophoresis, western blotting o Sterile techniques |
University of Iowa
Jun 11, 2025