Chauraisa Lab

PI:  Bhagirath Chaurasia

Research Topic
Lipotoxicity in metabolic diseases

Project and Position Details
Our research seeks to understand how lipotoxic lipid metabolites ceramides impair nutrient sensing and leads to the development of metabolic diseases. The students will have the opportunity to acquire multiple skills in bioinformatics, molecular, biochemical, and cellular assays as well as mouse handling (if comfortable) and be co-authors on scientific manuscripts.

Qualifications
We seek motivated candidates who are interested in careers in science or medicine.

Time Commitment
Flexible but expect a commitment of >10 hrs/Week

Compensation
Volunteer (Optional registration for URES:3992, 0-credit transcript recognition), Pay

Start Date
Immediate

Timeline
Ongoing, potential to be a continuous position

Application Instructions
Email to bhagirath-chaurasia@uiowa.edu