Investigating the roles of the extracellular matrix in breast cancer metastasis

> Description of ongoing research projects can be found here

> Training plan:

• Initially, you will learn basic lab techniques and assist with routine lab maintenance. You will then choose a specific project to work on that is appropriate for your time commitment, skill set, and research interest.
• Successful candidates will be expected to attend our weekly lab meetings.
• In addition to weekly lab meetings, students will meet at least once a month with Dr. Alexandra Naba to discuss their progress.
• We also expect candidates to enhance their experience by immersing themselves in the scientific background/literature relevant to the lab's research (you will not only be a pair of hands!).
• Depending on their progress, students may have the opportunity to present their research at seminars and meetings and contribute to scientific papers. Students will be encouraged and supported to apply for internal and external scholarships and research grants and to develop their career plans.

> Preferred majors: Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Biomedical Visualization, Computer Science

> Preferred minimum GPA: 3.5

> Qualifications:

- Prior lab experience is not required, but is a plus.

- Successful candidate must be detail-oriented, hard-working, professional, and reliable. You will be helping run our lab; therefore, your commitment and reliability are extremely important!

> We are expecting students to commit to working in the lab ~10 to 15 hours per week (weekdays and between regular business only) and to be able to be in the lab for periods of 3-5 hours per day,  and ideally on consecutive days.

> Hybrid or remote biomedical visualization projects may be available.

> While classes are the priority, we expect students to report to the lab promptly and devote lab time to lab tasks. Attendance to our weekly lab meeting is mandatory.

> We are looking for students who are willing to commit to working in the lab for 2+ years, pending the successful completion of an initial 1-month evaluation period.

> Juniors who will be considered but must have prior research experience in one of the following areas: cell biology, biochemistry, computational biology, programming, database management, or biomedical visualization.

> We are not hiring seniors.