Opportunities

Graduate students: 

Students interested in obtaining a graduate degree in the Searle lab should send Dr. Searle a brief statement of interests, a CV, and a summary of previous research experience. Information on applying to the Department of Biological Sciences at Purdue University (where the Searle lab is located) can be found here. This program primarily supports Ph.D. students, though master’s students can also be supported in some situations. Graduate students are expected to be able to work both independently and in collaboration with others, and to be active members of the lab and the EEB area within the Department of Biological Sciences. 

Potential graduate students are also strongly encouraged to apply for independent fellowship support, such as the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program and the Ford Foundation Fellowship Program. Prospective students are also encouraged to reach out to current graduate students to discuss their experience in the lab (see the Searle lab People page).

Post-docs:

The Searle lab does not currently have any open positions for postdoctoral researchers. However, prospective postdocs who are interested in applying for external fellowships are encouraged to contact Dr. Searle. 

Undergraduates:

Undergraduate students assist with ongoing projects or work on independent research. Undergraduate students interested in working in the Searle lab should send Dr. Searle an e-mail containing a brief statement of interests and a resume (note: previous research experience is not required). Because many undergraduate students stay in the Searle lab for multiple semesters, we do not always have space for new students. Juniors and seniors are encouraged to participate in the Biological Sciences Honors Research Program; you do not need to be in the honors college to participate in this program. We also take students through Purdue Summer Stays Program, the Summer Research Opportunities Program, and the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program (SURF).