The Michaels lab has two openings for paid undergraduate research assistants (https://biology.indiana.edu/about/faculty/michaels-scott.html). Our laboratory studies gene regulation and epigenetics, primarily in the model plant Arabidopsis. Responsibilities will include utilizing techniques in molecular biology (e.g., electrophoresis, PCR, cloning), plant growth, and basic lab upkeep. We are looking for students that are interested in multi-semester research experiences; availability to work over the summer is a plus. Experience with molecular biology is preferred, but no previous experience with plants is required. If interested, please send a c.v., transcript (unofficial is fine), and a brief statement of your career goals to michaels@indiana.edu. Please also indicate when during a typical week you would be available for lab work (ideally, students should have 2 or more blocks of >2 hours per week).
Seeking Lab Technician!
Graduating seniors: Full-time Lab Tech job available at IUB!
Lab Technician III
Indiana University
Bloomington, Indiana
Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, or a relevant scientific field required. See official job listing for complete information (click appropriate link below).
We would like to invite you to visit the Indiana University careers site and initiate your application process.
Directions on how to apply:
1. Non-IU employees should click on the first link below to access the careers site; current IU employees should click on the second link below.
2. Review the job description and then click on “Apply for Job” to begin your application.
3. Non-IU employees will need to sign in to access your account. If you do not already have an account, click on “Register Now” to create an account. Current IU employees will be recognized through CAS Authorization.
4. Complete the application process.
If you are NOT an IU employee currently, please use the following link:
https://hrms.indiana.edu/psp/PH1PRD_PUB/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=291269&PostingSeq=1
Current IU employees should use this link:
https://hrms.iu.edu/psp/PH1PRD/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_EMP_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&SiteId=1&FOCUS=Employee&JobOpeningId=291269&PostingSeq=1
Health Programs Fair
Consider Joining the Wildlife Watchers Club at IU!
The Wildlife Watchers Club at IU, or WildClub for short, is a club by and for students who wish to appreciate nature at their own pace in a relaxing and all-welcoming setting. Members of all majors and backgrounds are welcome to join! The only requirements are that you appreciate and respect nature.
The club will:
- Take regular hikes with binoculars and cameras making sure to stay reasonably quiet as not to disturb or scare away the wildlife.
- Participate in events like the Audubon Bird Counts.
- Hold monthly planning sessions to go over safety and brainstorm new ideas.
- Occasionally we will hold documentary/movie nights featuring films and documentaries about animals and their behavior in nature.
This club is designed to be relaxing, fun, respectful, and educational!
If you’re interested, please email Max Scott (maxjscot@iu.edu) with indication that you’d like to participate; be sure to include your name and university email address.
Updated Labs and Lectures for Biology Students
The list of upper-level labs and lectures has been updated! It can be downloaded below, but this can also be found under the “Resources” tab at the top of the blog.
STUDY ABROAD Fall 2020 or Academic Year 2020-2021: DEADLINE March 1
ASPIRE Exchanges, organized by the College of Arts + Sciences, enable students to pay their regular IU tuition and attend one of our partner universities abroad for a semester or academic year. This is one of the most affordable ways to study abroad!
Applications for exchanges in Fall 2020 and Academic Year 2020-21 are now open and are due March 1. Explore our exchange programs in Ecuador, England, France, Hong Kong, South Korea, and Taiwan online at go.iu.edu/ASPIRE.
Earn 3 credit hours abroad this summer
The following IUB summer study abroad programs still have openings.
Bicentennial Grand Expedition Program: From Pilgrimage to Grand Tour: The Via Francigena
3 credits MEST-M 390 or ENG-X 395
June 14 – July 5, 2020
Spend three weeks following the medieval pilgrimage route Via Francigena from Canterbury, England to Rome, Italy.
Bicentennial Grand Expedition Program: Norwegian Culture
3 credits GER-E 362 (CASE A&H, CASE GCC)
June 13 – 29, 2020
Explore Norway in all its glory: from the bustling city of Oslo to the quiets of the countryside and the beauty of the northern fjords.
Contact the College’s Office of International Affairs (OIA) with questions about these programs.
Attention Animal Behavior Majors
CISAB scholarships for field courses, internships, + research experiences
CISAB awards two summer scholarships (up to $500 each) per year to aid outstanding Animal Behavior majors at IU Bloomington with the costs of summer field courses, internships, or research experiences in fields relevant to the study of animal behavior. These awards help to defray costs of travel and fees for these experiences.
The criteria for selecting awardees include their academic record, background and interest in the study of animal behavior, and the value of the proposed experience in the student’s study of animal behavior.
Awardees are expected to use funds from the scholarship to help defray costs of travel and fees for summer field courses or internships, and must provide documentation of those costs and of acceptance/enrollment in the course, internship, or research experience to receive the award.
Awards will typically be disbursed via the student’s bursar account. Applications for this award for Summer 2020 will be accepted beginning in January 2020 and will be due by Friday, March 6, 2020, 5pm.
Applicants should request an IU Box folder by emailing cisab@indiana.edu before applying and should indicate the name and email address of the faculty recommender. We will contact your faculty recommender with instructions to upload letters.
See instructions and application at
animalbehavior.indiana.edu/student-portal/undergraduate/ugrad-scholarships.html
Opportunities Abroad After Graduation
OPPORTUNITIES ABROAD AFTER GRADUATION
6-7pm February 18, 2020, 300 N. Jordan Ave, Room 110
With representatives from Peace Corps, Office of National Scholarships & Awards, Walter Center for Career Achievement, Hudson & Holland Scholars Program, African American & African Diaspora Studies, and Cook Medical. This event is sponsored by the Office of the Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Multicultural Affairs.
Workshop on Careers in Healthcare and Beyond!
Pathways: A Workshop on Careers in Healthcare and Beyond
Monday, February 24
6:00-7:00 pm
Student Building 015
Want to explore opportunities in healthcare? Attend this interactive session! We’ll share exercises and activities to help you imagine your future possibilities.
PLUS: FREE PIZZA * FREE PIZZA * FREE PIZZA * FREE PIZZA * FREE PIZZA * FREE PIZZA * FREE PIZZA * FREE PIZZA
Brought to you by staff from:
Career Development Center
Walter Center for Career Achievement
Health Professions and Prelaw Center