University of Chicago: Post-Baccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP)

Application Deadline: March 31, 2024

The University of Chicago is accepting applications for the 2023-24 academic year of its Post-baccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP).

The PREP is designed to provide mentoring, research skills, coursework and a positive learning environment to recent post-baccalaureate students, who intend to pursue a PhD degree in biomedical science. This program is a unique opportunity for students to strengthen their applications to PhD Programs nation-wide by conducting research as laboratory technicians for one year at the University of Chicago and by participating in academic activities that will prepare them to be successful graduate students.

Job Opening: Biochem Research Technician at Virginia Tech

A full-time research technician is sought to support multiple projects in the labs of Dr. Pearl Chiu and Dr. Brooks Casas at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech Carilion in Roanoke, Virginia, is currently seeking a new full-time research technician. The Lab Manager contacted us in hopes of applications from Ohio State students.

The labs are currently engaged in advanced quantitative methods to conduct leading-edge research on the role of neurotransmitters (dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine) in the human brain to understand human cognitive function and dysfunction.

Projects in the labs are highly interdisciplinary and combine methods from experimental and clinical psychology, neuroscience, and behavioral economics with functional neuroimaging and electrochemistry to investigate decision-making in healthy and clinical populations. The research technician will be responsible for in-vitro data collection to inform in-vivo models of human neurochemistry. This is an excellent opportunity for those interested in graduate school in biomedical science or neuroscience.

Required qualifications include basic lab experience, including dilutions, weighing chemicals, and understanding of proper chemical handling. Preferred qualifications include a B.S. in Biochemistry, Chemistry, or a related field, and interest in advancing human neuroscience.

For full details, read the complete job description. The application will be open until the position is filled.

MS Translational Pharmacology Info Session

The Ohio State University’s 100% online master’s program in Translational Pharmacology prepares graduates for careers in drug development.

Translational pharmacology bridges across “the discovery, development, regulation, and use of pharmacologic agents to improve clinical outcome, and inform optimal use of therapeutics in patients.” Students will develop skills in preclinical or clinical trial design, toxicology, safety, or clinical pharmacology. This is also an opportunity to advance your career in research administration.

This program is designed for recent graduates and professionals with bioscience or animal science backgrounds who are interested in a career in clinical and translational pharmacology. There are two specializations:

  1. Clinical Pharmacology and Clinical Trial Design
  2. Preclinical Toxicology and Safety Pharmacology

There are upcoming virtual Information Sessions on:

Admission is available for Spring, Summer, and Autumn. Applications for Autumn 2023 are due May 1st.