Join the Yvette Wong Lab!
Our lab consists of creative, enthusiastic and outstanding lab members who are passionate about neurodegenerative disease research and using live cell microscopy to uncover new organelle pathways. We are excited about advancing research in the fields of neuroscience and cell biology, mentoring future scientists, and making new discoveries!
Our lab is located in downtown Chicago at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine (Department of Neurology) by the beautiful lakefront shores, with access to great dining throughout the city and walking distance to the Magnificent Mile.
If you are interested in joining us, contact us by email to see if we have available positions:
POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW POSITIONS
Applicants should have a PhD with at least one first-author publication, and expertise in any of the following approaches:
neuroscience, microscopy, cell biology, neurodegeneration, biochemistry, molecular biology
Interested candidates please email your CV, name and contact details of three references, and a brief description of your research achievements and interests.
PHD STUDENT POSITIONS
The lab accepts PhD students from the following programs at Northwestern University:
Northwestern’s Interdepartmental Neuroscience (NUIN) program
Driskill Graduate Program (DGP) in Life Sciences
Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP)
Please email your CV if you are interested in joining us for a lab rotation!
RESEARCH TECHNOLOGIST POSITIONS
Applicants should have an undergraduate degree in Biology, Neuroscience or Cell Biology, previous research experience, and commit at least two years to the lab. Applicants should be highly capable, organized, motivated and dedicated.
If interested, please email your CV and cover letter.