Student Intern - Neuroscience

Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials

Experience
No experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Must be reliable and punctual.
- Good time management skills.
- Strong oral communication skills.
- Ability to take and follow direction.
- Willingness to learn.

We are a neuroscience laboratory at Mass Eye and Ear/Harvard Medical School studying developmental mechanisms that underlie generation of functionally diverse neurons in the mouse auditory system. To that end, we utilize a range of approaches, including advanced microscopy, single-cell genomics, molecular genetics, and machine learning. More information on our research program can be found at https://shrestha.meei.harvard.edu

Job Description:
We are seeking astudent internto participate in an NIH-funded study investigating mechanisms that regulate neural circuit development in mice. The candidate will be responsible for: 1) handling live mice to set up crosses, wean litters, collect tissue biopsies for genotyping, and inject various drugs, 2) extracting, dissecting, processing and sectioning cochlear and brain tissues from euthanized mice, 3) detecting mRNA and proteins of interest by in situ hybridization and immunohistochemistry, 4) preparing buffers and reagents for molecular biology, 5) conducting gel electrophoresis. This is a paid, in-person position requiring a 40 hr/week commitment between June and September 2025. Start and end dates are flexible, and continuation of research during the school year may be possible. This position offers a broad exposure to standard experimental and analytical approaches employed in molecular neuroscience and is ideal for individuals seeking to pursue graduate studies in biomedical sciences or medicine.

Qualifications:
The ideal candidate is enrolled in a 4-year Bachelor's degree program in neuroscience, genetics, biology or a related discipline, and has some experience working in a wet lab environment.