Research Associate position is available at Kansas State University
Department of Biochemistry. Employee will be responsible for:
designing and performing research involving insect molecular genetics,
including study of recombinant proteins, and involving study of
structure and interactions of a human protein; training new group
members in techniques; and assisting with supervising undergraduate
hourly assistants. Employee must value working with colleagues and
students from diverse backgrounds. A PhD degree (or equivalent) in
Biochemistry or related field is required. Experience with the
following techniques is required: transcript knockdown with dsRNA,
analysis of ESTs, protein structure and function, PCR and gene
cloning, protein expression, western blotting, and other antibody-
based methods. Familiarity with insect proteins is preferred. Please
submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and names, addresses,
phone numbers, and email addresses of three professional references by
email to bchsrch from ksu.edu. Please reference “Research Associate Search
42528” in the subject line of your email. Screening of applicants will
begin February 1, 2012 and will continue until position is filled.
KSU is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks diversity
among its employees. Background check is required.
