Summer Research Assistant
Listed on 2026-06-17
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Research/Development
Research Assistant/Associate
Paid Summer Research Assistant Opportunity
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 ~250 plasma samples using advanced EV isolation platforms includingEXODUS that we co-developed, and then extract RNAs and send out for sequencing.
Preferred background includes experience in molecular biology / wet lab research, RNA extraction or 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 experience with plasma EV or RNA biology will be given priority. Master’s students and senior undergraduates preferred.
Location:101 College St, New Haven, CT (not remote).
Duration
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June 1 st (or ASAP) to Aug 31 st , 2026
Benefits
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Excellent research environment with opportunities for first-author or co-first-author publications. Stipend.
How To Apply:
Contact: Please submit application to Dr. Dong (xianjun.dong ), incl. CV, brief research interest, and contact of 1-2 references.
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