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JOB TITLE: Lab Assistant in Vulpe Lab JOB DESCRIPTION: We are seeking a recently graduated student in any field of biology for a part-time or full-time lab assistant position. The candidate will perform routine maintenance of Daphnia magna (waterflea) cultures and toxicant exposures of D. magna. The position will also include many molecular biology techniques including RNA isolation, microarray hybridizations and data analysis, and PCR. Salary will be based on research experience. IDEAL CANDIDATE: Recently graduated UC Berkeley student with lab experience in molecular biology; however, training will be provided for specific techniques. The candidate should also have an interest (but not necessarily experience) in environmental sciences. A student who has not yet graduated may apply if they can commit to at least 20 hours/ week. START DATE: June 12th INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLY: All interested persons should send a short (non-formal) Curriculum Vitae and cover letter to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In your CV: (1) Include your education (2) briefly describe any research experience you had including from lab classes (3) include your grades from relevant biology or chemistry classes. In your cover letter: (1) describe why you are interested in the position (2) when you would be available for an interview during the week of May 15th. Please send these materials to [EMAIL PROTECTED] by May 15th. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Vulpe Lab is interested in developing genomic tools for use in environmental monitoring. We have focused on the crustacean Daphnia magna, a common ecotoxicology bioassay organism, and have created a cDNA microarray for D. magna. We are treating the D. magna with sub-lethal concentrations of many environmental toxicants including metals, endocrine disruptors, and other priority pollutants. After each exposure, we isolate the RNA and hybridize it to our custom cDNA microarray in order to develop signature gene expression profiles for each toxicant. The gene expression profiles will serve as biomarkers of exposure to specific toxicants that are present in the environment. -- Helen Poynton 244 Morgan Hall UC Berkeley Berkeley, CA 94720 (510)643-2351 ---------------------------------------------------------------- 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/
