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Interested in joining the Capelluto Lab?

Graduate Student Opportunities
Graduate students interested in conducting multidisciplinary research on cell signal transduction through protein-protein and protein-lipid interactions are welcome to join our group. Ideal candidates have a background in biophysics, biochemistry, chemistry, or a related discipline. If interested, please send your resume and contact information of two references to capellut@vt.edu, with “Graduate Student Applicant” in the subject line.

Undergraduate Student Research Assistant Opportunities
Undergraduate students interested in pursuing a research career are welcome to join our team. While familiarity with basic laboratory skills is preferred, no prior experience is required.

Expectations:

  • Minimum commitment of 8 hours per week in the lab
  • GPA of at least 3.5
  • Preference for students available for more than one semester
  • Training: Students will gain hands-on experience in biochemistry and molecular biology, including:
  • DNA cloning techniques
  • Protein expression and purification
  • Characterization of proteins using a wide range of biochemical and biophysical methods 

For consideration, please send your resume to capellut@vt.edu with “Research Assistant Applicant” in the subject line.