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>>Please send inquiries to: Katherine Harris <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> >>Undergraduate Research Assistant Wanted >> >>Research Abstract: >>The Beckendorf lab is interested in studying organogenesis using >>Drosophila genetics. I am looking for a research assistant to help me >>screen through mutations that may affect salivary gland morphogenesis. >>This will involve learning basic fly genetics, fixation and staining >>of fly embryos and a great deal of microscopy. Upon completion of the >>screen, this project will then continue on in the preliminary analysis >>of genes identified to be important in salivary gland development. >>This is a great opportunity to gain research experience as well as >>learn about an exciting developmental process. >> >>Requirements: >>This position requires someone willing to work full time during the >>summer (30-40 hours/week) and is part-time during the semester (~20 >>hours/week). Due to the nature of the screen, some weekend and >>evening hours will be necessary. The right person will be one who is >>comfortable working as part of a team and who has a flexible schedule, >>especially over the summer. I am looking for a person willing to >>commit for at least one year, preferably more. >>Experienced applicants will be given priority; however I will train >>the right person. I would prefer to have an MCB student that is >>willing to do the research for credit (MCB199) during the Fall/Spring >>semesters, but will provide compensation for summer work (please note >>if you are eligible for work study). The preferable start date would >>be the end of May/early June of this year. >> >>If you are interested, please submit your relevant research experience >>and coursework (and grades in those courses) as well as your overall >>GPA. I would also appreciate a brief paragraph about yourself, >>educational and career goals, as well as why you are interested in >>research. >> >>Thanks, >>Katherine Harris >>[EMAIL PROTECTED] > >Katherine E. Harris >Graduate Student Researcher >Beckendorf Lab >University of California, Berkeley >Department of Molecular & Cell Biology >16 Barker Hall #3204 >Berkeley, CA 94720-3204 > >Phone: 510-642-6973 >Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- --------------------------------------------------------------------- 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/
