Join Us

The Cruz-Monserrate Laboratory is looking for exceptional students and post-doctoral fellows. A number of research projects are available in our group.

Potential applicants should be highly motivated and passionate to join a team of researchers interested in discovering ways to help patients with gastrointestinal diseases.

Potential students should have a strong interest in pursuing a career in research and be competitive for scholarships and fellowships.

Postdoctoral Research Opportunities

Applicants should have:

  • Experience in a relevant research area.
  • Strong publication record.
  • Be competitive for external fellowship awards.

Contact Dr. Cruz-Monserrate directly by e-mail if you are interested and include:

    1. Curriculum vitae
    2. A statement of career goals
    3. Outline of the specific research you see yourself doing in the laboratory.

Current Position Posting:

https://wexnermedical.osu.edu/careers/current-openings/research/443986

 

Graduate Student Opportunities

Potential students should have a strong interest in pursuing a career in research and be competitive for scholarships. A number of research projects are available in our group. Students interested in our laboratory should stop by the lab, or contact Dr. Cruz-Monserrate directly by e-mail.

Dr. Cruz-Monserrate is affiliated to the following Ph.D. Graduate Programs at OSU:

Interdisciplinary Ph.D. Program in Nutrition (OSUN)

The Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program (BSGP)

 

Undergraduate Research Opportunities

Various opportunities for potential funding are available to our OSU undergraduates.

Undergraduates interested in our laboratory are welcome throughout the year, depending on space. To be considered follow these instructions.

Contact Dr. Cruz-Monserrate directly by e-mail. Your email request subject title should include “Your Name + Undergraduate Research Intern Candidate”

The body of the email should state your current and future areas of research interests plus answers to the listed questions below.

1. How many hours a week can you volunteer in the laboratory? How flexible are your hours during the week?

2. What motivates you to pursue a biomedical research opportunity?

3. Why are you interested in joining The Cruz-Monserrate laboratory research group?

4. Do you have bench laboratory research experience? If so explain

5. Do you have prior scientific writing experience? If so explain

6. List the names and contact information of 2+ references who could be contacted.

7. Attached your CV (Curriculum Vitae), Biosketch, or resume.

If selected you will receive a reply from me to meet for an initial interview with one of The Cruz-Monserrate laboratory members. After the interview, my team and I will discuss and you will be contacted with further details on how to proceed.