The Nutrition and Human Microbiome Laboratory is looking for undergraduate students to contribute to clinical research focused on the impact of diet on the microbiome. Specifically, responsibilities for research assistants will include benchtop work processing and analyzing biological samples from an ongoing clinical trial. All necessary training will be provided, although previous lab work or courses involving pipetting is preferred. Research assistants […]
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Opportunity for Undergraduate Students to Edit Student Journal
Peer Review: the Undergraduate Research Journal of the Ethnography of the University Initiative is looking for two undergraduate interns to join its team of student Managing Editors (MEs). Ideally, candidates will have research or writing experience. MEs work with and are mentored by the graduate student Senior Editor, as well as Peer Review’s Advisory Board. […]
Undergraduate Researcher Position Announcement – MCB 290
Department of Comparative Biosciences, School of Veterinary Medicine University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign Biochemistry laboratory working on various projects is looking for motivated MCB majors who are very interested in doing research and getting credit under MCB 290. Positions are available starting spring 2017. Accepting applications now. REQUIREMENTS: Highly motivated sophomore (GPA>3.6) who is keen to […]
Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students Travel Award
The Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students (ABRCMS) is the largest, professional conference for minority students, including those with disabilities and US military veterans, encouraging them to pursue advanced training in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). This year ABRCMS will be held in Tampa, Florida on November 9-12. ABRCMS is currently accepting abstract […]
Summer 2016 Research Position
Chronic Wasting Disease in Illinois White-tailed Deer Employee The Mateus and Novakofski lab is seeking a motivated individual to assist with research on the genetics of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Illinois white-tailed deer. The CWD research program conducts applied conservation and population genetic analysis of deer, describes patterns of genetic structure, spatial distribution and […]
Undergraduate International Area Studies Research Workshop
Do you have a research paper on an international, global, or regionally focused topic you’d like to develop further? Or are you planning or working on a thesis on a topic involving a foreign country or region? APPLY today to join the Undergraduate International Area Studies Workshop (May 16-20, 2016) Deadline: 5pm CT, Friday, March […]
Summer Internship Opportunity with Former MCB Graduate Student
Erik Reed, an MCB PhD alum, is filling the role of Site Microbiologist at AstraZeneca’s Frederick Manufacturing Facility in Frederick, MD. He is looking for a junior/senior microbiology (or MCB) major to work as a simmer intern (anticipated June 7th start date), who understands bacterial physiology and ecology. The company will pay for housing and […]
USAISR 2016 Undergrad Summer Internship
The US Army Institute of Surgical Research (USAISR) is seeking applications for summer internship appointments for undergraduate students from accredited colleges and universities to conduct research at the USAISR. Application deadline March 4, 2016 The US Army Institute for Surgical Research (USAISR) PAID Summer Internship Program for Pre-Medical, Pre-Dental, and Engineering (STEM) undergraduate students will […]
Undergraduate Research Symposium 2016 Now Accepting Submissions
The Office of Undergraduate Research is excited to announce that they are now accepting submissions for the 2016 Undergraduate Research Symposium. This event, which takes place during Undergraduate Research Week, bring students and faculty from all disciplines on the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign campus together to learn more about their research and its potential […]
Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) and High School Students (RHEU)
The Conte Center for Computational Neuropsychiatric Genomics is offering a Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program this summer. In addition, the Genes & Addiction NIDA Center for GWAS in Outbred Rats is offering a Research Experiences for High School and Undergraduate students (RHEU) program this summer. Both Centers seek qualified students for 2016 fellowships. Stipends […]