Research Intern

The following research domains will be covered during the internship:

Experimental design (including biostatistical considerations and study powering), cell culture and sterile technique, in vivo murine tumor models (including orthotopic and xenograft model systems), tumor growth assays, tumor microenvironment immune characterization, systemic (circulating) immune profiling, tumor neoantigen identification, T-cell receptor analysis (including tetramer assays), general molecular biology (including immunohistochemistry, western blot analyses, and Flow cytometry), data management and analysis, scientific presentation (at lab meetings, cancer center symposia, and national conferences), scientific publication (including manuscript preparation and submission), principles of grant writing, and principles of clinical radiation oncology and immune therapy

This is a one-year research internship in the lab of James Byrne, M.D., Ph.D., Department of Radiation Oncology. Starting salary $35,000/year. Position will be full-time. Anticipated start date will be in mid May 2025. Background check required.

Must have background in biology and biochemistry. Experience with cell culture, western blotting, and other sample processing samples techniques required. Must be proficient with Microsoft Office, Excel, and have experience conducting literature searches.