MS Assistantship in the BIOLOGY department at Western Kentucky University

School: Western Kentucky University

Location: WKU, Bowling Green, KY

Job Category: Graduate Assistantships

Website: http://www.wku.edu/biology

Salary: ~7200/year with full tuition waiver, summer support possible

Start Date: 08/16/2017

Last Date to Apply: 03/01/2017

 

Description:

     MS Assistanship in the Biology Department at Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky, USA. I am seeking a motivated, qualified individual with appropriate prior experience in the fields of Cell and Molecular Biology, Genetics to conduct independent research towards the completion of a Master’s of Science Degree while acting as one of the two graduate teaching assistants for our undergraduate Cell and Molecular Biology and Genetics courses. The starting date for this assistantship will be fall 2017. The successful candidate will conduct research in the areas of developmental and cancer genetics using Drosophila melanogaster. More specifically the project aims at understanding the contributions of Extracellular Matrix (Basement Membrane) to development and tumor progression and will involve characterization of novel genes identified in genetic screens in the lab. Desirable skills include a familiarity with Drosophila genetics and experience with basic laboratory techniques (PCR, sequencing, Western etc.). 

 

Qualifications:

     A B.S. degree in Biology or closely related discipline with a CGPA of 3.5/4 or higher, a GRE score of 310 or better is required. The successful applicant receives full tuition waiver, two years of stipend support at ~$7200/year as a Graduate Teaching Assistant and contributions towards health insurance benefits. Summer financial support is possible but not guaranteed. For further details about this position please contact Dr. Ajay Srivastava: ajay.srivastava@wku.edu with your CV, personal statement, GRE score and three letters of reference. Review of applications will begin immediately (09/15/16) and will continue until filled.