Salary for this position is competitive with other programs nation-wide and includes full benefits. Successful applicants must hold a doctoral degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, microbiology, immunology or related field and have demonstrated experience in molecular and cellular biology. Two NIH-funded positions are available at the City University of New York Graduate Center to study mRNA metabolism in parasitic nematodes. Opportunities also available to contribute to the further development of helminth transfection systems using biolistic approaches for DNA and RNA transfection, including RNA interference. Research focuses on the posttranscriptional regulation of DNA replication genes during the cell cycle, the identification of new genes involved in kinetoplast DNA replication and the role of histone-like proteins in the organization and segregation of kDNA networks.
Research requires a background in biochemistry or molecular biology.
Prior research experience with trypanosomes is desired but not required. The work will be with Dr. D. Robinson and is focused on the mechanisms of segregation, maintenance and replication of the mitochondrion and mitochondrial genome in Trypanosomes. 4641-4650 Robinson, and Gull. J. Cell Biol. A background in gene cloning is essential and experience in protein expression is desirable.