Graduate students (open positions 2025-2026): We have openings for new Master and PhD students. If you are interested in joining our lab, please send me your CV and a one paragraph research statement, interests and career goals.

Undergraduate students: We are always looking for motivated students who are interested in neuroscience and want to gain lab research experience. Please send me an email with a one paragraph of what motivates you to join our lab and your career goals.

• For a fulfilling research experience, students are expected to invest 10 hours/week to become fully proficient in lab techniques and gain the knowledge necessary to be productive members. 

• Recruits are initially accepted on a probationary basis for one semester during which they are expected to finish university mandated animal handling (IACUC training) and chemical hygiene training (EH&S and BSL2 training), learn animal husbandry, and become versed with various experimental approaches typically utilized in the lab. 

• Recruits will join ongoing projects and be supervised by Dr. Issa and graduate students. 

• Students are required to attend regular lab meetings and functions. 

• With prior arrangements, UG lab members can also take research credit hours that fulfill their degree requirements by registering for (BIOL 3540, 3550). 

• Letters of recommendations are written only for UG lab members who perform well in the lab, are productive and have been members for a minimum of one year.

Postdocs: Currently, we don't have a funded postdoc position. However, if you are interested in joining the lab, then please send me your CV along with a research statement. I will be happy to work with you to draft an NIH F32 grant proposal to facilitate your recruitment and research funding.

(Note: Due to new federal regulations, we are unable to recruit international students/postdocs who don't already have US residency status or necessary visas.