Research Intern

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
May 12, 2026
If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):
1457-YN_ADMINPRO - Research Intern

Business Title:
Research Intern

Employee Type:
Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)

Position Details:

The Opportunity:

As a Research Intern, youwill support the mission of the College of Veterinary Medicine by identifying and defining research problems, design hypotheses and methodology to be used in the experiment, design specific phases of research projects, analyze research results, develop conclusions and hypothesis, and present research results in publishable form both in writing and in scientific meetings. Primary focus of research for your role will be in the area of addiction on drugs of abuse and the impact on society. You will be driving an addiction research agenda, as well as assisting with other projects in the laboratory as needed. Additionally, you will be assisting day-to-day research functions as well as leading students.

Additional Information:

This is a full time (100% FTE), temporary position. This position is overtime eligible.

Temporary End Date:

This is a temporary position expected to end on December 31, 2026. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.

Monthly Salary:

$3,379.14 - $4,862.67 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

Benefits:

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.

Required Qualifications:

• Positions require a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study or equivalent related field experience performing work with research, scientific or clinical research protocols. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• Must be able to work occasionally on weekends, evenings, or holidays.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience working with rodent colonies and vapor chambers.

Position Sponsorship Eligibility:

Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

About Department/College/Area/ Campus -

Area/College: College of Veterinary Medicine
Department Name: Integrative Physiology and Neuroscience
Location: WSUPullman

Application Instructions:

Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

1) Curriculum Vitae
2) Cover Letter

• External candidates, upload all documents in the "Application Document" section of your application.
• Current WSU Employees (internal candidates), before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the "Resume/Cover Letter" section of your application.
• Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.
• Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.

Background Check:

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Time Type:
Full time

Position Term:
12 Month

Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities.

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