Biology Opportunities

For graduating Seniors interested in sustainability. Are you passionate about biodiversity and tropical ecosystems? The RaMP-UP Tropical BioDiversity Fellowship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on research experience with scientists at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) in Panama. Fellows will immerse themselves in groundbreaking research on tropical biodiversity while being part of a supportive community of mentors and peers. Program Highlights: $32,000 stipend + roundtrip airfare to Panamá and lodging at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute. One year of paid research experience focused on tropical biodiversity. Mentorship from world-class scientists and professional development workshops. Opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research on tropical marine systems, rainforests, and more!

Applications for the 2025-2026 program are open now through March 16, 2025. If you’re a recent graduate in Biology, Environmental Science, or a related field, this is your chance to build a global network and gain invaluable research experience.

The Bandopadhayay Lab (www.bandolab.org) at DFCI (with co-affiliations with Boston Children’s Hospital and the Broad Institute) is seeking a motivated research assistant to join our efforts to find better treatments for children with brain tumors. We apply cutting-edge genomic technologies to identify drivers of childhood cancers and to determine mechanisms of resistance to current and novel treatments. Our lab is highly translational and spans efforts from acquiring patient samples to generating and analyzing high-throughput datasets from those samples through to functional genomics and mechanistic biology. To that end, the individual will engage in experiments that utilize molecular biology techniques such as cell culture methods, recombinant DNA and gene transfer technology, and other cell biology assays including the use of genetic perturbation approaches such as CRISPR and base-editing technology. There will be opportunities to learn and assist in computational methods of analysis. The individual will also assist in daily laboratory operations and organization.

The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard is looking for an exceptional candidate for a Research Associate position in the Golub Lab. This position affords the exciting opportunity to be part of a research effort to define the molecular basis of hematologic malignancies and define novel therapeutic strategies for these difficult to treat cancers.

​APHL offers a variety of opportunities to explore career pathways in public health laboratory science. We support professional development experiences for current students, early career scientists and established laboratorians. ​As a recipient of American Rescue Plan funding, we have expanded upon our current Public Health Laboratory Fellowship Program​ offerings and have added a Public Health Laboratory Internship Program.​​​​

The NDSU CHANGE program provides mentored research experiences to recent college graduates. Participants in the CHANGE network join a cohort of trainees in a robust training environment that provides professional development and mentorship from a diverse network of biologists from Universities, federal government, industry, and nonprofits. Participants will join a cohort of recently graduated students and will be immersed in hands-on research during our year-long program. Students earn $32,500, with an additional $4,000 to cover health care expenses. For more information, including descriptions of potential research projects, please visit the CHANGE RaMP Network Website (https://www.ndsu.edu/researchgroups/change/) -or- email Rebecca Reichenbach, Program Coordinator (rebecca.reichenbach@ndsu.edu)  or Tim Greives, Program Director (timothy.greives@ndsu.edu)

Tareen Dermatology is looking for exceptional Pre-Med and Pre-PA students who are taking 1-2 gap years prior to medical school/PA school to work as a clinical assistant. The Medical Assistant will work in a very fast-paced and hands-on environment while performing routine administrative and clinical tasks to keep the offices of physicians and other health practitioners running smoothly. All training will be provided on site. Additionally, students are given mentorship and guidance in their professional school application process. As a Gap Year medical assistant, you’ll assist in surgeries and scribe alongside some of Minnesota’s top board-certified dermatologists and physician assistants. With dedicated mentorship, you’ll not only enhance your understanding of the medical field but also position yourself for future success.

Renew ENT and Hearing Center (Edina, MN) is seeking collaborative Clinical Assistants to join their team. In this role, you will play a vital part in providing quality patient care and ensuring a smooth, welcoming healthcare experience. This is a great gap year or learning/professional development opportunity for future health professionals. If you are interested in applying, please email resume and introduction to Jon Peterson (Clinic Administrator) at jpeterson@renewent.com. We are hiring Clinical Assistants for expected start dates between October 2024 and May 2025. They will consider applicants who can start in June 2025, after Carleton graduation, as well.