Training philosophy
As an NIH-funded laboratory, we take our responsibility to train the next generation of biomedical scientists seriously. Our goal is to foster a rigorous and supportive environment where every trainee develops the critical thinking, technical mastery, and professional skills necessary to lead a successful career in the scientific workforce.
Technical Training
We offer hands-on training across diverse methodologies in both yeast and human model systems. Trainees can tailor their technical toolkit based on their research questions and long-term career goals, with opportunities to master:
- Biochemistry & Biophysics: Protein purification, classical biochemistry, and single-molecule fluorescence techniques.
- Genomic Integrity & DNA Architecture: Specialized assays to evaluate DNA damage and replication dynamics, including DNA combing and comet assays.
- Cellular & Molecular Biology: Yeast and human genetics, mammalian cell culture, flow cytometry, cell biology, and advanced microscopy.
- Computational & Structural Biology: Protein structure prediction, protein design, molecular modeling, and simulation.
Developing Independent Scientists
We train lab members to become independent scientists capable of identifying critical questions and deploying rigorous, reproducible methodologies. We continuously evaluate the broader significance of our work and its value to the scientific and medical communities.
Individual Development Plans
To ensure every lab member achieves their professional goals, all lab members develop Individual Development Plans (IDPs).
The IDP serves as an active roadmap designed to track:
- Core Competencies: Tracking research skills and scientific communication
- Milestones: Aligning short- and long-term research goals
- Career Alignment: Preparing for student’s career-of-choice
- Mentorship: Regular, structured feedback
CONTACT US!
We welcome inquiries from prospective undergraduates, graduate students, postdocs, and technicians. Emphasizing early-stage training—with many of our most successful alumni starting as freshmen or sophomores—we encourage applicants at all levels to get in touch.
Send your CV, or just cold-email Grant with an informal inquiry at grant.schauer [a t] colostate.edu.