The Mowat Lab is looking for lab members! Watch this space for links to job opportunities.
1. Research intern: We will have an opening for a research intern position starting between May and July 0f 2026 (dates flexible). The position is available for 1 – 2 years, but longer term extension is possible for the motivated applicant. Applicants should hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent and be approved to work in the United States. The closing date for applications will be January 12th, 2025. More information on the position and how to apply is on the ACVO website here.
2. Graduate student researcher (MS/PhD). The Mowat lab is interested to hear from graduate student applicants motivated to work with behavior, the human-animal bond, and/or sensory and/or cognitive outcome measures in dogs. Direct program admission is available to suitable candidates. Potential applicants should reach out with questions to Dr. Mowat.
4. Undergraduate research assistants. Interested in behavior, human-animal bond, neurophysiology, pathology, genetics, ophthalmology, aging, or veterinary medicine? Join our lab to participate in interesting research! The lab has mentored successful applicants into graduate programs, veterinary medicine, medicine, and optometry. Training and mentorship will be provided. Minimum 2 semesters, 6-8 hours/week commitment required, can be for credit or paid (following training/orientation period). Send your unofficial transcript and a brief description of why you are interested in joining our lab to mowat@wisc.edu. Students interested in joining the lab should plan to reach out early for next semester involvement – typically we are recruiting mid semester for the following semester. Paid summer research (full/part time) is available to established lab members.