Part time undergraduate Research Assistant – Aging & Neurodegeneration

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Kapahi Lab | Stanford University
Location: Stanford Research Park, 1701 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA
Pay: $20/hour
Position: Part-time undergraduate research assistant

The Kapahi Lab is seeking a motivated Stanford undergraduate to join our research team studying the biology of aging, longevity, and neurodegenerative disease using Drosophila (fruit flies) as a model organism.

This is an excellent opportunity for a student interested in biology, genetics, neuroscience, or aging research to gain hands-on laboratory experience and become involved in ongoing research projects.

Responsibilities

The student will be trained to assist with:

Preparing and pouring Drosophila media
Basic fly husbandry, including transferring and maintaining fly stocks
Setting up and monitoring lifespan experiments
Collecting and organizing experimental data
Assisting lab members with experiments related to aging and neurodegeneration
General organization and maintenance of the fly research area
Research Opportunities

Beyond routine laboratory work, motivated students will have opportunities to become involved in research projects examining the genetic and metabolic mechanisms of aging and dementia.

Depending on interest, performance, and time commitment, there may be opportunities to:

Learn additional techniques in Drosophila genetics and aging biology
Analyze lifespan and healthspan data
Participate in lab meetings and scientific discussions
Develop an independent research project
Contribute to scientific manuscripts and potentially earn authorship when contributions warrant it
Qualifications

No previous experience with Drosophila is required; training will be provided. We are looking for someone who is:

Reliable, careful, and organized
Interested in biological research
Comfortable working independently after training
Able to make a consistent weekly commitment during the academic year

Students considering careers in biomedical research, medicine, neuroscience, genetics, or aging biology are particularly encouraged to apply.

To apply: Please send a brief description of your research interests, your CV/resume, and your expected weekly availability to pkapahi@stanford.edu

Location

1701 Page Mill Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA

2.6 km from Stanford University

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