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Lab philosophy

We strive to build a collaborative, creative, and rigorous scientific environment grounded in open communication and integrity. We believe that excellent science benefits from different perspectives and from a culture in which everyone feels respected, supported, and able to contribute fully. We value curiosity, compassion, accountability, and kindness, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive community where Black lives matter, love is love, feminism is for everyone, immigrants are welcome, and diversity strengthens science.

Join the Osterhout Lab

We are looking for curious, creative, and motivated scientists who are excited to study how the brain and immune system communicate.

  • Graduate student rotations

We welcome rotation students from the Neuroscience and Bioscience PhD programs. Students who thrive in our lab are scientifically curious, organized, communicative, and eager to contribute to a collaborative research environment.

  • Open postdoctoral positions​​

We welcome inquiries from prospective postdoctoral fellows interested in the neurobiology of behavior, neuroimmune communication, and related areas of neuroscience. We are especially interested in candidates who are excited to develop an independent research direction while participating in mentorship, scientific communication, and collaborative grant writing.

To apply, please email Jessica with a CV, a brief description of your previous research, and your future scientific interests and career goals.

University of Utah

University of Utah School of Medicine

Neurobiology Department

Biomedical Polymer's Research Building, room 470
20 South 2030 East
Salt Lake City, Utah 84112

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