Title: : Researcher

Duration: 12 months contract with possible extension

Location: Bethesda, MD

Work Details:

• Examine the inositol polyphosphate levels of cells overexpressing the Pho86 protein which we have found bypasses a need for specific inositol polyphosphate kinases. Other mutants affecting prion propagation that show interactions with the inositol polyphosphate related genes will also be examined for their levels of these compounds.
• Using the yeast knockout library, isolate mutants that increase the frequency of prions of Tup1 or Cyc8 and examine their mechanism of action.
• Laboratory Management Keep various laboratory items in stock and perform other tasks as directed.
• Seminar Attendance Attend LBG seminars and Wickner/Masison Joint Group seminars.
• Keep various laboratory items in stock, and perform other tasks as directed.

Education:

• Bachelor

Field of Study:

• Miscellaneous Health Medical Professions