Another position brought to us by an alum! Thank you Michael Yang ’17!!
Application deadline December 21st.
The Faustman Immunobiology Lab is running an innovative Phase II clinical trial focused on the treatment of type 1 diabetes. Located at Massachusetts General Hospital, they are testing the potential of BCG, their study drug, to reverse type I diabetes in adults and children. Please visit www.faustmanlab.org to familiarize yourself with their work. They are seeking a highly motivated candidate with an interest in clinical research. Through this position, you will have first-hand experience conducting a clinical trial under FDA supervision, as well as gain an understanding of the importance and challenges of translational research. In addition, you will have extensive patient interaction and gain blood drawing skills.
Successful applicants might have previous experience consenting and enrolling patients in clinical research studies, analyzing research data and designing new studies. All applicants must be able to commit to 2 years of work (or more if desired). If offered the position, exceptional candidates can expect to work on a project that will lead to a publication in a scientific journal. Impeccable organization skills and the ability to effectively communicate with other lab members and patients are a must. They are a small, diverse lab looking for an ambitious person who is eager to learn about diabetes and autoimmunity and to successfully complete several research projects.