Graduate Resarch Employment Program - Orthopedics - Limited Tenure

The Graduate Research Employment Program (GREP) is a post-baccalaureate program for participants with an interest in biomedical research. The primary purpose of GREP is to provide a post-baccalaureate laboratory research experience that applies skills in science, technology, engineering or math to biomedical research including basic science or translational research. GREP participants gain research experience that may help them to decide on a career path related to biomedical research. In addition, the experience can increase the participants’ competitiveness and preparation for the next step in their career. These goals are achieved by providing:

• • A mentored research experience in a world-class biomedical research laboratory
• • Opportunities to participate in selected graduate classes and seminars
• • Career development, mentoring and networking opportunities
• • Presentation opportunities

 

The Sammarco lab focuses on limb regeneration after traumatic injury, investigating mechanisms underlying impaired regeneration and identifying therapeutics to activate latent regenerative abilities or improve the integration of prosthetics. The overall goal is to improve quality of life for people with limb loss or limb differences. Dr. Sammarco and her team in the Limb and Musculoskeletal Regenerative Research Laboratory use a mouse model of digit tip amputation to understand the complex interactions of a multi-tissue regenerative system and identify the mechanisms that drive cell differentiation and patterning during the regenerative process. Current projects focus on 1) mitochondrial remodeling and metabolism during limb regeneration and patterning, 2) the role of sensory nerves in bone and soft tissue regeneration, and 3) the impact of inflammation during regenerative healing and fibrotic scarring.

The team member would support ongoing bench and animal work within the lab related to regeneration. Duties would include routine molecular bench work combined with use of animal models (animal handling, injections, surgeries, sample collection) as well as downstream processing (histology, flow cytometry, cell culture) under supervision of the PI or other team members. An ideal candidate would be targeting a career in research, be highly goal and detail oriented, and have strong teamwork skills. Training will be provided on many in-lab.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree with a strong background in science, technology, engineering, or math. Applicants who have graduated or will graduate with their Bachelor's degree by December 2024 will be considered 

• Interest in biomedical research 

• Minimum GPA of 3.0

• Authorization to work and remain in the United States, without necessity for Mayo Clinic sponsorship now, or in the future (for example, be a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident, refugee or asylee)

• A current transcript submission required – unofficial transcripts will be accepted

• A 1-2 sentence statement of research interest

 

Students that do not meet these criteria do not qualify.

Applicants who are currently in Graduate or Medical School are not eligible.

Eligibility of applicants with advanced degrees above BA or BS depend on the specific degree

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