[Employment] Research Assistant Professor position available

[biochbus At ksu.edu]

Research Assistant Professor position available.  Applicant will
conduct research in insect biochemistry and molecular biology including
collaborative research on insect chitin metabolism and cuticle
physiology.  Serve as primary investigator (PI) and co-PI or
collaborator on projects supported by extramural grants.  Characterize
genes of chitin and cuticle metabolism, and determine functions using
RNA interference methodology and enzyme activity assays.  Conduct
molecular genetic and functional analyses of insect developmental
hormones and enzymes.  Provide guidance to graduate students and
participate in supervising daily operations of the laboratory. Ph.D. or
equivalent and postdoctoral experience in Biology, Genetics,
Biochemistry, or Entomology required.  Candidate must have a
demonstrated knowledge of insect development, insect cuticle
biochemistry and metabolism, and RNA interference methodology;
demonstrated ability with RNA interference, western blotting,
microinjection and molecular cloning as well as enzyme purification and
kinetics and recombinant protein methodology; and a demonstrated record
of solid publications in insect biochemistry and molecular biology.  To
apply submit letter of interest, curriculum vitae, copies of
publications relevant to the research to be done, three letters of
reference from professional supervisors or colleagues, with names,
complete addresses, phone numbers and email addresses to Dr.
Subbaratnam Muthukrishnan, Kansas State University, Biochemistry
Department, 141 Chalmers Hall, Manhattan, KS 66506-3902 or email to
smk At ksu.edu.  Screening of applicants will begin on February 15, 2007
and will continue until the position is filled.  Kansas State
University is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks
diversity among its employees.