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The Buck Institute has an opening for a research associate position to study protein folding problems during cellular aging in the lab of Dr. Kai Zhou. The Zhou lab uses budding yeast to study the principles of protein folding and how this process is affected by the aging process, as well as how the protein folding problems feedback to cellular aging. As protein folding problems are featured in aging and many age-related diseases, including neurodegenerative diseases, the mechanisms revealed with basic cellular aging model will guide further exploration in other animal models for aging and age-related diseases.

The Research Associate requires a bachelor’s degree in biology or related fields. The Research Associate will be trained by postdoc in the lab for the first couple months and then responsible for driving the progress of his/her part of project independently to gain first/co-first paper out of it. We can also take students in their senior year to finish thesis before graduation and continuing their projects in the lab as a full time RA. The applicant should have a strong interest in learning new scientific techniques and working side-by-side with PI in the lab. We will apply genetics, cell biology, proteomics, biochemistry, imaging and bioinformatics to solve the protein folding and aging–related questions. The RA position is ideal for graduates who are looking for research experience and publications that are required for future graduate school or medical school applications.

To apply, please submit your CV along with a cover letter describing your research interests, past research experience, future plans, and your expectations from working in the lab. Please also include your college transcript, GPA, and request two-three professional references to be sent on behalf of you to kzhou@buckinstitute.org