If you’re a passionate and self-motivated scientist interested in joining us, information about available positions is found below.
Postdoctoral Scholars/Fellows: If you’re interested in joining the lab for postdoc training, please reach out to Dr. Hayne as soon as possible to discuss your interests and timeline. Please include an updated CV and description of your interests in the Hayne Lab and big picture goals for postdoctoral training, for further discussion. Experience with RNA biology and/or protein biochemistry is strongly preferred.
UChicago has a few funding opportunities for postdocs. We also have a prestigious program within the Biological Sciences Division, the UChicago Fellows. Dr. Hayne is also a member of the Institute for Biophysical Dynamics which offers the Yen Fellowship.
For general information on postdoctoral training (including benefits) at UChicago, please click HERE to learn more.
Graduate Students: The lab is accepting rotation students. Current University of Chicago graduate students should contact Dr. Hayne about rotation opportunities.
If you’re interested in pursuing graduate school at the University of Chicago, please read more about the programs and applying HERE. Dr. Hayne will not respond to emails requesting admission to the lab from prospective students who are not already accepted to our graduate programs.
Post-Bac: UChicago has a Post-Bac Scholars Research Program in Cell, Developmental and Molecular Biology (CDMB) Program. More information is available HERE.
Undergraduates: Please send an e-mail to Dr. Hayne about your scientific interests, goals for undergraduate research, and a copy of your CV/resume. Preference will be given to students with at least 2 years remaining at UChicago.
Information about research grants for University of Chicago undergraduates can be found HERE.
Additional information on summer programs can be found HERE.
Staff Positions: We do not currently have active openings for staff positions.
Local High School Students: There will be opportunities for local students to gain lab experience in the future, but the lab is not accepting high school students at this time.
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