Openings for 1-2 students for the Student-IRTA program and Post-baccalaureate Program in
Cellular and Developmental Neurobiology Section (S. Wray Lab) within the Division of
Intramural Research at the NIH. Student IRTA Program: Paid part-time position for students
attending college.
May be extended to 6-8 week summer paid internship.
Post-bac Program – Candidate needed prior to April, 2026.
To be eligible to participate, students must be either U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
CDNS conducts fundamental research on the neuroendocrine system controlling reproductive
function and human diseases associated with dysregulation of this system, including
delayed/absent puberty and infertility. In the United States ~11% of women of childbearing age
experience impaired fertility and ~ 9% of men. Within the central nervous system (CNS), the
main neuroendocrine cell type essential for reproduction are the gonadotropin releasing
hormone-1 (GnRH) neurons. The goal of my research is to further our understanding of the
development and regulation of the GnRH cells as a function of three basic reproductive stages
(prepubertal, pubertal and reproductively mature), in both males and females. Such knowledge
will provide insight into therapeutic strategies for the treatment of reproductive dysfunction.
Current Lab members: 3 postdocs, 3 post-bac, 1 graduate student and 2 undergrads. Having
people that get along with each other and enjoy being in the lab is essential.
If interested, email me Susan Wray (wrays@ninds.nih.gov) and include:
1) a list of scientific techniques and/or software programs that you feel pretty confident about.
2) if current college student - ~ hours that you could be in lab.
3) what would you like to gain by your time in the lab
4) what do you consider you best quality and your worst
5) names of 3 references
