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THE UNDERGRAD RESEARCH PROGRAM IN OUR
LABORATORY
The goal of our program is to
encourage students who are considering a career in science to
participate in ongoing research projects and/or develop their own
independent research. Our lab program provides a first-hand experience
and an excellent opportunity to gain a better understanding of how
biological knowledge is actually discovered. It will help students to
develop the fundamental skills and techniques required to succeed in
their own research while learning basic concepts in various areas of
biological sciences. By working in our laboratory, students will learn
what it is like to be involved in research and do science as a team.
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For students interested in Independent
Study and Undergraduate Research:
Requirements. Applicants are expected to meet a GPA of 3.5 (or higher) and show strong
enthusiasm for science.
Commitment.
Selected undergrads are expected a minimum of 15 hours/week of
laboratory work. It is most desirable that this time be available in a
small number of large blocks, for example, three afternoons per week.
Working on weekends is possible. It is expected students to work in the
lab for more than one semester in order to complete a research project.
For students interested in
Honors Undergraduate Research:
We have a number of research projects
suitable for an honors undergraduate research thesis in cell and
molecular biology. If you are considering a Honors Thesis, please send
me an e-mail with a brief description of your research interests and
goals, which term(s) you wish to complete your research project in, and
provide an electronic copy of your resume/c.v.
Requirements.
All of the above. For more information regarding the Honors Program at
Virginia Tech see
http://www.univhonors.vt.edu/
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CURRENT POSITIONS OPEN AT
THE LABORATORY
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GRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH
POSITION IN CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY.
Two (M.Sc.
or Ph.D) positions are available for highly motivated and team player
graduate students. They would be responsible for leading efforts to
expand our knowledge in the regulation of cell cycle transitions in
early Xenopus embryo development and in understanding cell and
circadian cycles cross-talk mechanisms. These projects would especially
be of interest to students who want to combine multidisciplinary
approaches to tackle problems in the cell biology area. Research will be
conducted in a very supportive environment that includes, if required,
potential collaborations.
Requirements.
The successful applicants will have completed, by the spring 2006, a
B.Sc. in a biological science area (molecular biology, biochemistry,
genetics, cell biology) and meet the requirements of the Virginia Tech
graduate program (http://www.biology.vt.edu/graduate/index.htm).
Previous laboratory experience (summer or honors research project) in
molecular biology would be an asset. If you are interested, please
forward the following information to me: a copy of your resume/c.v,
a copy of a recent transcript, start date(s) you would prefer, and
contact information for three references, to the address listed above.
International applicants are acceptable but he/she should meet the
departmental requirements (http://www.biology.vt.edu/graduate/apply.htm).
A graduate Research Assistantship is available.
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POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCH
POSITION IN CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY.
A two-three
years postdoctoral fellow position is available immediately to conduct
research in the area of signal transduction of circadian transcription
factors and their implication in cell cycle regulation.
Requirements.
Applicants must have an MD and/or Ph.D. in biochemistry, molecular
and/or cellular biology. The following key competencies are desired:
highly motivated and interested in exploring new areas of research; good
interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. A strong
background and extensive experience in cell and molecular biology
techniques are essential. The candidate will receive training and/or
will be exposed to a variety of specific research techniques in cell
biology (eggs fertilization, tissue culture, transfections,
immunohistochemistry, confocal microscopy, etc.), molecular biology
(promoter analysis, DNA footprinting, in situ hybridization, arrays,
etc.), biochemistry (FPLC, mass spectroscopy, enzyme assays, etc.) and
bioinformatics (database mining, sequence assembly, etc). To apply
please send curriculum vitae, bibliography, research interest statement
and career goals and the names and contact information of three
references to my address (listed on top). Salary commensurate with
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