Research Intern - Wu Lab

The laboratory of Dr. Li Wu in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine is seeking a full-time Post-Baccalaureate Research Intern. The intern will work in a research laboratory that investigates the molecular mechanisms underlying viral replication and host immune responses. The Wu lab highly values teamwork, communication, and organizational skills. The intern will assist ongoing research projects to better understand SAMHD1-mediated regulation of innate immunity during HIV-1 or SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Please see the Wu lab website (https://wu.lab.uiowa.edu/ (https://wu.lab.uiowa.edu/)) for more information about our research interests.

Annual Salary $39,530 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

Please see details of the website of the Post-Baccalaureate Research Internships:

https://research.uiowa.edu/post-baccalaureate-research-internships (https://research.uiowa.edu/post-baccalaureate-research-internships)

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

oStandard molecular techniques, including PCR, qPCR, plasmid purification,

bacterial transformation, gel electrophoresis, western blotting

oSterile techniques in cell culture

Desirable Qualifications

• Working proficiency with each of the following:

oGeneral microbiologic and cell culture techniques

oStandard molecular techniques, including PCR, qPCR, plasmid purification, bacterial transformation, gel electrophoresis, Western blotting

oMouse handling techniques