Summer Research Assistant

Paid Summer Research Assistant Opportunity – Yale School of Medicine

The Dong Lab at Yale School of Medicine ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) is urgently recruiting a motivated summer intern / Research Assistant to support a NIH-funded project involving extracellular vesicles (EVs), ultra-low-input RNA sequencing, and biomarker development for Parkinson’s disease. For this 3‑month sub‑aim, the candidate will isolate EVs from approximately 250 plasma samples using advanced EV isolation platforms including a platform we co‑developed (EXODUS), extract RNAs, and send samples out for sequencing.

Preferred background includes experience in molecular biology, wet‑lab research, low-input RNA‑seq, EV/exosome research, and human plasma or biofluid processing. Candidates who are detail‑oriented, have steady hands, work in an organized manner, and have experience with plasma EV or RNA biology will be given priority. Master’s students and senior undergraduates are preferred.

Location: 101 College St, New Haven, CT (not remote)

Duration: June 1st (or ASAP) to August 31st, 2026

Benefits: Excellent research environment with opportunities for first‑author or co‑first‑author publications. Stipend.

Contact: Please submit application to Dr. Dong (xianjun.dong), including CV, brief research interest, and contact of 1‑2 references.