The following message is official and has been approved by the appropriate authorities to be posted to this list. ------------------------------------------------------------ There are open positions available at Children's Hospital Oakland Research Institute (CHORI) in the Bruce Ames Lab. We are seeking motivated, responsible, hard-working, research-orientated students to volunteer as undergraduate research assistants at CHORI in the Bruce Ames lab under the supervision of David Killilea.
Brief description about David Killilea's research: We are investigating the cellular changes during senescence, particularly in cellular iron homeostasis and when micronutrients are altered. Some of the projects that we are studying include investigating changes in mitochondria, iron homeostasis, telomere lengths. For further details about our research, please visit: http://www.bruceames.org/n/dwk.html And for information about the Ames lab and CHORI: http://www.chori.org/Principle_Investigators/Ames_Bruce/ames_overview.html This position is a volunteer position and requires a minimum 9 hours/week commitment. You will be trained in running DNA/protein electrophoresis, DNA-protein crosslinking, sterile tissue culture techniques, etc. Due to the extensive nature of our research, we are particularly interested in students who are self motivated and can work independently. You will be required to record all methods and results which will be reported to us and our supervisor. You should also expect to work during the evenings and weekends if required. Being published in a scientific journal is a potential only if you can make a large contribution to the research. This is a good opportunity for those who plan on going to graduate school or medical school. Requirements: 1. Previous lab experiences are preferred. If you are a junior, preference will be given to those who have taken or are taking General Biochemistry or Cell Biology. 2. Must be able to commit at least 9 hours/week during the semester. This can be also taken as a credit under MCB 199 P/NP or Honor (3 credits = 9 hours). 3. Preference will be given to students who have had previous lab experience. 4. Must have good organization skills and the ability to perform well independently. Interested applicants should email a cover letter, a resume (include graduation year and current courses) and an unofficial transcript to: Ben - [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hendry - [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please put your cover letter, resume and transcript copy in 1 (ONE) Microsoft word document. ---------------------------------------------------------------- The above message does not necessarily represent the views or opinions of MCBcDNA, mcbUSA, the MCB Department, or UC Berkeley. TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THIS LIST, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with "unsubscribe mcb-infoline" in the message body. Please send questions or comments to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For a list of upcoming events and information about the student clubs: MCBcDNA http://mcb.berkeley.edu/groups/mcbcdna/ mcbUSA http://mcb.berkeley.edu/groups/mcbusa/
