PI/Faculty Mentor: Deniz Atasoy
Lab Name: Atasoy Lab
Website: https://atasoy.lab.uiowa.edu/
Research Topic: Discovering brain circuitry for energy metabolism
Project details
Current Projects:
- Role of glial cells in feeding and glucose metabolism
- Role of hunger in reward seeking behavior
- Effect of sleep deprivation on energy metabolism
Position Details:
- Research: Perform research activities based upon protocols developed by other research staff or principal investigator of the research project. Read and review articles as directed. As individual skills develop, analyze literature to develop hypotheses for discussion with other researchers or principal investigator.
- Experiment, Investigations, Evaluations: Read and understand protocols. Arrange and plan daily activities to prepare for research protocols. Set up and operate research materials or equipment. Adhere to safety and compliance guidelines. Collect, record, and consolidate data as directed by the Principal Investigator. Track progress of research activities. Adhere to Quality Assurance protocols to maintain validity and integrity of research data. Collect, Analyze and Summarize Data; Prepare Reports;
- Contribute to Manuscripts, Publications: Collect and track data, perform data entry for reports and maintain records of methods used. Prepare materials for reports.
- Facilities and Equipment Management: Assist in the preparation, calibration, and maintenance of laboratory and facility equipment.
Qualifications
Responsible and Dedicated Student
Time Commitment
At least 2 days a week
Compensation
Volunteer (Optional registration for URES:3991 or URES:3992 0-credit transcript recognition)
Academic Credit (1-4 Semester Hours)
Start Date
Immediate, Near future
Timeline
Ongoing, potential to be a continuous position
How to apply
Email Julia Kim at hkim146@uiowa.edu