Join the lab

There's a seat at the bench

You don't need a long resume to do real science here. You need curiosity and a willingness to learn.

Real research, open to beginners

One of the things we're proudest of is that our central method — measuring how BRCA1 binds its partner — can be run by undergraduates in a standard lab, start to finish, in about four days. That means students don't just wash glassware; they generate real data that ends up in published papers and helps answer questions that matter for cancer risk.

Working here, you'll learn to grow and purify proteins, introduce precise mutations, and measure how shape and binding change — the core skills of modern molecular biology. You'll also learn to explain your work clearly, because science that no one understands can't help anyone.

If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.

Get in touch

Reach out

Tell us a little about yourself and what draws you to the work — no formal application needed to start a conversation.

  • Emailmikaela.stewart@tcu.edu
  • DepartmentDepartment of Biology, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX
  • Prospective studentsUndergraduate and graduate researchers are both welcome — mention your year and interests.