Sarah Miyahira, phone 566-1546. Same as Assistant plus four years in the rank of Asst. Prof. or of other medical training and experience, or equivalent. Salary to commensurate with qualifications and experience. Provide technical support to a research group studying the cell biology of peptide secretory nerve cells using electrophysiological, immunological, molecular biological, and cell culturing techniques.
Duties vary as techniques in immediate use change with demands of the research.
Knowledge of the methods, materials, procedures, and techniques used in research or experimental laboratory work. Knowledge of the practical and potential values of research and experimentation in cell biology or neurophysiology. Possess a valid driver's license. Join a research team focused on determining the molecular mechanisms of action of novel cytotoxins derived from natural products that have potential to be used in the treatment of cancer. Perform laboratory experiments involving DNA, RNA and protein interactions to determine the cellular pathways involved in cytotoxin-induced apoptosis.