[Physci_undergrad] Fwd: Research opportunity

[Inna Gergel]

> DESCRIPTION
>
> Our lab is looking for a committed undergraduate student,  
> preferably a life sciences major with some background in molecular  
> biology and neuroscience.  The student will begin with a project  
> centered on postnatal mammalian neural stem cells (adult  
> neurogenesis) and their contributions to brain tumors. The project  
> is especially valuable for those interested in entering biological  
> research and/or the healthcare professions.  The project will bear  
> the students name towards publication, presentation, scholarship or  
> thesis. This position is best fit for students interested in long  
> term research-for-credit towards their major (199s/198s) without pay.
>
> The student will start as an immunohistologist,  by finely  
> sectioning and staining mammalian brain tissues for histological  
> analysis. The student’s role will expand to employ more molecular  
> biology techniques as the project requires, (PCR, cloning,  
> blotting, etc.) per student interest and capacity.
>
>
> REQUIREMENTS
>
> The student must be responsible and willing to commit approximately  
> 10 hours per week for at least one academic year.  Attention to  
> detail, fine spatial and tactile skills a must. Passion in  
> biological science, particularly stem cell research, is strongly  
> desired. Previous molecular biology research experience is desired,  
> but not required.
>
> These courses are highly applicable to this position:
> LS 2 (Cells Tissues & Organs)
> LS 3 (Intro to Molecular Biology)
> Chem 14BL and Chem 14CL (General & Organic Chemistry Labs).
>
> Other useful courses to have taken:
> LS 4 (Intro to Genetics)
> NS 101B (Molecular/Developmental Neuro)
> Phy Sci 146 (Principles of Nervous System Dev)
> Psych 115 (Principles of Beh Neuro)
> Or any other molecular biology/stem cell/neuroscience related courses.
>
>
> CONTACTS
>
> Please send statement of interest and C.V. to Dr. Volkan Coskun at  
> volkancoskun at gmail.com
>
> To facilitate deadlines for research contracts 199s/198s, please  
> submit materials well before Winter Quarter (Jan 7th)
>
> More information can be found on our lab’s website at http:// 
> www.mrrc.npi.ucla.edu/ysun/index.htm
>