2026 Summer Intern - Yu Lab Neuroscience

2026 Summer Intern - Yu Lab Neuroscience

Department Summary

An internship position is available for a highly motivated and independent scientist to join the laboratory of Haiyang Yu in the Department of Neuroscience at Genentech. The Yu lab investigates the mechanisms of neurodegeneration, with a focus on liquid-liquid phase separation and protein homeostasis. This position will focus on the dynamic composition of RNA granules in neurons to elucidate the pathobiology of many neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease and ALS.

This internship position is located in South San Francisco, on-site.

The Opportunity

• Contribute to a highly innovative project and collaborate productively with researchers across departments at Genentech.

• Join a vibrant, rigorous and industrial-leading neuroscience community.

• Participate in the Genentech Internship Program, which provides an exceptional environment for pursuing fundamental scientific questions.

• Share your scientific impact and passion in a diverse community.

Program Highlights

• Intensive 12-weeks, full-time (40 hours per week) paid internship.

• Program start dates are in May/June 2026.

• A stipend, based on location, will be provided to help alleviate costs associated with the internship.

• Ownership of challenging and impactful business-critical projects.

• Work with some of the most talented people in the biotechnology industry.

Who You Are

Required Education:

• Must be pursuing a PhD (enrolled student).

Required Majors: Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Neuroscience or a related field with specialization in live cell imaging or RNA Biology.

Required Skills:

• Experience in molecular and cell biology of liquid-liquid phase separation with hands- on experience in live cell imaging. Experience with high content imaging is a plus.

• Experience in technologies to determine RNA-protein interactions, such as CLIP-seq. Ability of bioinformatic analyses on sequencing results is a plus.

• Deep understanding of neurodegeneration, particularly related to RNA metabolism and RNA-binding proteins.

• An independent and resilient scientist with a strong intrinsic drive who excels in a fast paced research environment.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications:

• Proven track record of success in wet-lab experimentation, especially in tissue culture and imaging.

• Excellent data organization, communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.

• Complements our culture and the standards that guide our daily behavior & decisions: Integrity, Courage, and Passion.

Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California is $40.00-$46.00 hour. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This position also qualifies for paid holiday time off benefits.

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