We are growing, and we are excited that you are thinking about potentially joining our team. Our lab is committed to creating a welcoming environment where all members can thrive. When you join our group, we commit to prioritize your continued development into an independent scientist. We will work together to help you identify and achieve your goals and develop a plan to tackle an important question. We’ll also enhance your ability to think critically and communicate effectively, which are skills transferrable to any career path. In these early years of the group, we are looking for people who are excited to help build our research group from the ground up.

Graduate Students

We are thrilled to have graduate students join our group. Interested students should email the Principal Investigator (Chris), cplapointe@fredhutch.org, to set up a time to chat and discuss potential projects.

Postdoctoral Fellows

We always are interested in recruiting postdoctoral fellows to join the lab. Interested candidates should email Chris (cplapointe@fredhutch.org) and include:

1. A 1-page cover letter that summarizes your past research experiences and accomplishments, identifies potential research topics you are excited about specifically in the Lapointe group, and provides an ideal timeline for your training period and career goals;

2. An updated CV, with publications and contact information for 3 references listed.

Undergraduate Students

Interested students should email the Principal Investigator (Chris), cplapointe@fredhutch.org, a brief cover letter introducing yourself and your research interests, a CV with major, classes, and relevant grades listed, and a tentative graduation date. Candidates may then meet with the PI to identify potential opportunities in the group. If selected, students will complete a five-week trial period (much like a graduate student rotation) to see if we are a match for each other and better identify potential research interests. At the conclusion of the ‘rotation’, students will present a 10-15 minute summary of their project during our group meeting. If we are a good match, students will then have the opportunity to collaborate with a graduate student or postdoctoral fellow on long-term projects in the lab. During your time in the lab, we will invest a substantial amount of effort in your scientific training and professional development. We therefore expect undergraduate students to dedicate at least 10-15 hours per week to research in the lab.