BRIDGES Program

Position: BRIDGES PROGRAM

Position Type: Full-Time

Pay Rate: $16/Hr

Program Date: August 20, 2024 - May 30, 2025, with the option to extend through July 25, 2025

This program is federally-funded and as such has federal-mandated specific requirements to qualify for participation.

INSTITUTE OVERVIEW

The HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology (www.hudsonalpha.org) is a non-profit organization with the mission to use biotechnology and basic biological research to make important discoveries, improve human health, stimulate economic development, inspire young people to seek careers in science and teach members of the public the importance of science in their everyday lives. Located in Cummings Research Park in Huntsville, Alabama, one of the world's leading science and technology parks, HudsonAlpha's campus contains state-of-the-art laboratories for biological research and development, as well as education, in the areas of genomics, genetics and personalized medicine.

BRIDGES PROGRAM

The HudsonAlpha BRIDGES program is supported by the National Science Foundation EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: Bridging EPSCoR Communities Award # 2225832. The program offers year-long, full-time paid fellowship opportunities for recent graduates of minority-serving institutions.

• Cohort II: August 20, 2024 - May 30, 2025, with the option to extend through July 25, 2025

BRIDGES fellows at HudsonAlpha will commit to working 40 hours per week during their participation in the program. During this time, fellows will be trained in relevant laboratory skills, gain knowledge about genetics and genomics, and receive professional development meant to support a student as they plan for their future scientific careers.

This program is federally-funded and as such has federal-mandated specific requirements to qualify for participation.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Fellows will gain valuable experience working in a research lab and contributing to scientific endeavors. They will perform routine laboratory tasks, learn specialized skills like molecular biology, bioinformatics, and cell culture, and participate in scientific discussions. All students will begin their fellowship with a two-week biology boot camp to launch them into their positions. Throughout the program, fellows will also participate in professional development opportunities to help build connections in and beyond HudsonAlpha that will facilitate their future success in a STEM career. Examples might include opportunities to meet directors of graduate programs in the southeast, opportunities to interact with business leaders from HudsonAlpha's resident biotech companies, or workshops on writing a resume or a personal statement to apply for a job or graduate school. Fellows will present their research through an oral or poster presentation.

Fellowships Available: (Please see Job Description for Full details)