Prospective team members
In the Bailey Lab, we believe that a great science flows downhill from a great team. Kindness, respect, inclusivity, and collaboration are essential to our Lab’s culture. We are always looking for talented and motivated people at every level of training. If you are interested in discussing the possibility of joining the Bailey Lab Team, please read below and email before emailing Dr. Bailey.
Technicians and staff scientists. We are actively looking to hire a laboratory technician or staff scientist in the next year. This position can be found here: https://jobs.wisc.edu/jobs/bailey-lab-research-specialist-madison-wisconsin-united-states Competitive applicants will have experience in handling rodents, tissue culture, and techniques in molecular biology.
Post-doctoral fellows. Post-doctoral training in the Bailey Lab is highly individualized and tailored to the specific career goals of the fellow. Interested fellows are encouraged to contact Dr. Bailey directly.
Graduate students. The Bailey Laboratory provides a stimulating environment for graduate students in UW-Madison’s Cell and Molecular Pathology (CMP) program and Cell and Molecular Biology (CMB) program. Please note that students must be accepted to one of these programs before they can be considered for joining the Bailey Lab (i.e., the Bailey Lab does not take direct-admit students). If you are interested in pursuing a PhD in the Bailey Lab but have not yet been accepted to one of these programs, please focus your current efforts on applying to one of these programs; Dr. Bailey would be happy to meet with you as part of the official interview process or after you are accepted. A system of graduated responsibility is used by the Bailey Lab to ensure that students are properly trained but acquire increasing of independence as they mature. Please note that handling rodents is a required part of graduate training in the Bailey Laboratory. In addition to the skills graduate students will acquire in laboratory research, students will also develop skills as writers and presenters by preparing manuscripts, applying for career-appropriate development awards, and presenting at local, national, and international conferences. Students will graduate from the Bailey laboratory with skills in experimental design, interpretation of data, critical thinking, data presentation, and writing. As students continue to mature, senior students are expected to be actively developing their own projects (intellectually and technically) that will prepare them for the next stage of their career.
Undergraduate students. Undergraduate experiences in the Bailey Lab begin with observing how the laboratory functions, helping with routine laboratory maintenance tasks, and developing an understanding of the projects and techniques in the laboratory. If students demonstrate a sustained commitment to being a part of our team; competency in multiple laboratory tasks/skills; an aptitude for intellectual growth; and an overall readiness to contribute to the laboratory’s mission as a scientist, undergraduates will be able to help on projects and eventually be given a project of their own. If/when a student is ready, they may be eligible to take UW-Madison courses for credit (e.g., Biology 152) and intern over the summer. We are seeking students who plan to dedicate an average of 12-15 hours in the lab per week for ≥ 2 years. During this time, undergraduate students must maintain a GPA of ≥3.6. This is a significant commitment, but will pay large dividends for those who are truly dedicated to a career in science and/or medicine. Some prior research experience and/or foundational knowledge in biochemistry and genetics is required in order for students to maximize their time in the lab. If you are interested in joining the Bailey Lab, please email Dr. Bailey directly introducing yourself (background, motivation, future plans) and attach a copy of your transcript. To convey that you have read this website, please start your email subject line with the word “FEVER”.
Unconventional educational background. We are well aware that life sometimes takes unusual turns! If you have an unconventional background but are interested in discussing opportunities in the Bailey Lab, please contact Dr. Bailey directly.
