From owner-celegans@hgmp.mrc.ac.uk Thu Jun 29 14:16:04 2000 Return-Path: Received: by mercury.hgmp.mrc.ac.uk (Postfix, from userid 110) id DF12717AE9; Thu, 29 Jun 2000 14:16:02 +0100 (BST) Received: by mercury.hgmp.mrc.ac.uk (Postfix, from userid 60001) id C3E5717AF5; Thu, 29 Jun 2000 14:16:01 +0100 (BST) To: celegans@net.bio.net Newsgroups: bionet.celegans Date: Tue, 27 Jun 2000 19:12:05 +0100 From: mherman@ksu.edu (Michael Herman) Subject: Research Assistant Postion Available Organization: Kansas State University Message-Id: <20000629131601.C3E5717AF5@mercury.hgmp.mrc.ac.uk> Sender: owner-celegans@hgmp.mrc.ac.uk Precedence: bulk Research Assistant position available A position is available for a Research Assistant in my lab in the Division of Biology at Kansas State University. We are looking for an enthusiastic person interested in science to serve as lab manager and assist with research projects. We are analyzing genes involved in the control of cell polarity during C. elegans development (see http://www.ksu.edu/hermanlab). Job responsibilities will include maintaining nematode and molecular clone stock collections, ordering supplies and overseeing day-to-day laboratory needs. Participation in research projects will involve PCR, molecular cloning, microinjection of DNA to generate transgenic animals and genetic screens. Opportunities to carry out an independent research project exist and will depend, in part, upon the experience and interests of the applicant. The applicant should have a bachelor's or master's degree in Biology or a related science and a minimum 1-2 years experience in genetics or molecular biology. The applicant should be motivated, have good organizational skills and be able to work independently. Salary will range from $19-24K, will be commensurate with experience and includes benefits. Kansas State University is located in the city of Manhattan, a pleasant community of approximately 50,000 residents 125 miles west of Kansas City in the rolling Flint Hills of north central Kansas. Local recreational opportunities include programs in the performing arts, a large lake/park system, and the 8,616 acre Konza Prairie Biological Station, a tallgrass prairie reserve that is jointly managed by the Division of Biology, that contains several miles of hiking trails as well as about 200 bison! Please send or email a CV and three letters of reference to: Michael A. Herman, Ph.D. Division of Biology Kansas State University Ackert Hall Manhattan, KS 66506 Phone: (913) 532-6741 FAX: (913) 532-6653 mherman@ksu.edu http://www.ksu.edu/hermanlab --- .