Student Summer Research Fellow, Microbiology

Gundersen Health System
United States, Wisconsin, La Crosse
Jan 27, 2025
Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you're looking for a job to love, apply today. Schedule Weekly Hours: 40 The Student Summer Research Fellow will develop an understanding of medical research in a laboratory setting through a 13-week summer internship. Students will utilize commonly used experimental designs and techniques for research studies and gain insight in disease processes, observation of diagnostic and treatment interventions. Please submit with application: - Unofficial transcript - 1 letter of recommendation - Resume - Fellowship will be from May 27, 2025 - August 8, 2025 Major Responsibilities: 1. In collaboration with a Principal Investigator (PI), the student will work on a research project related to microbiology. 2. Students will utilize available resources, including but not limited to, the medical library, online resources, departmental protocols and policies, and methods of scientific writing to complete specific research project goals. 3. Students will present a 15-minute verbal PowerPoint presentation of their research project findings at a noon conference at the end of the summer internship. 4. Students may have the opportunity to gain knowledge of medical departments through specific departmental training and shadowing experiences. 5. Students are expected to adhere to regular and predictable attendance. 6. Students will be asked to perform other duties as assigned. Education and Learning:REQUIRED High School Diploma or equivalency + must be an undergraduate student who has completed at least their Junior year at the start of the internship (May/June) with a G.P.A. of at least 3.2; students planning to pursue an advanced degree in a health related field. If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267 We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values - belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility - our pillars set our foundation and our future. Equal Opportunity Employer