Research and Job Opportunities

Local Student Reseach Opportunities Research Assistant at USF - spring Lab Assistant at USF - full time summer Lab Assistants at UCSF - gastrointestinal biology and neurobiology Student Assistant, California Department of Health Services Lab Assistant at UCSF - fisheries biology Summer Research Opportunities The Louis Calder Center - Biological Field Station (Fordham University) Patrick Center for Environmental Research, Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia Eastern Illinois Unversity conservation biology Newfound Harbor Marine Institute, Big Pine Key, FL Volunteer Positions CARECEN - Central American Resource Center Job Opportunities for Graduates (BS or MS required) GENTERIC - biotechnology company Other Websites for Job Opportunities The Jobseeker - Specializes in natural resource/environmental vacancies nationwide

 

Research Assistant at USF Spring 2001 Student, Graduate or Undergraduate to do research with Dr. Chihara in Genetics. Requirements: Student must have at least a 3.3 GPA in science courses Some laboratory class experience At least a 'B' in Genetics Two letters of reference Time to work a minimum of 6 hours/week in the lab Pay: $7/hr + invaluable experience in the lab! Email Dr. Chihara if you are interested. Chihara@usfca.edu 12/15/99

Lab Assistant at USF Summer 2001 Student, Graduate or Undergraduate, to do research and lab clean up with Dr. Chihara in Genetics. Requirements: Student must have at least a 3.3 GPA in science courses Some laboratory class experience At least a 'B' in Genetics Two letters of reference Position is full time Pay: $7/hr + invaluable experience in the lab! Email Dr. Chihara if you are interested. Chihara@usfca.edu 3/9/00

Job Opportunities at UCSF It is coming up to May, when our two USF graduates, Zack Vaughn and Elena Zerega will leave for med school. To replace them, we seek 2 new personnel, preferably, new graduates. They would start as volunteers for a short time during training to overlap with the current personnel and then, if things work well, be brought on as a lab assistant. Those we have brought on in this way have usually been successful in their applications to graduate or medical schools. Or, an applicant may be interested in staying on with a technical career at UC or in biotech.We prefer a two year committment, but will consider others. Our laboratory studies gastrointestinal research, and neurogenic inflammation. Dr. Nigel Bunnett examines trafficking and signaling of neuropeptide and protease receptors in neurons and transfected cells, Dr. Kimberly Kirkwood examines neurogenic mechanisms of pancreatitis in the intact animal, and I study neurogenic mechanisms of intestinal inflammation as well as receptor localization, and thus bridge Dr. Bunnett and Dr. Kirkwood's projects. In neurogenic inflammation, the neuron is irritated by toxic stimuli to release proinflammatory peptides leading to the classic symptoms of inflammation: pain, redness, tenderness, swelling, etc. Thus this process is relevant to many diseases, including arthritis, dermatitis, and asthma. It is in the GI tract and the pancreas that this mechanism of inflammation has been poorly studied, and thus our experiments are highly relevant. Title: Volunteer-Lab Helper/Lab Assistant with Dr. Kim Kirkwood (Dept. Surgery) Duties: 1. Localization of receptors in mouse tissue sections and whole mounts by immunofluorescence and confocal microscopy. 2. Enzymatic assays, such as amylase and myeloperoxidase 3. Experiments with knockout mice to examine inflammation in the pancreas and GI tract using the intravascular dye Evan's blue and the particulate tracer carbon black. 4. Help in maintenance of two knockout mice colonies. (involves PCR/Southern blot) Title: Volunteer-Lab Helper/Lab Assistant-with Dr. Nigel Bunnett (Dept. Surgery/Physiology) Duties: 1. Localization of receptors in mouse tissue sections and whole mounts by immunofluorescence and confocal microscopy. 2. Isolation of myenteric neurons and culture. 3. Immunofluorescence experiments involving fluorescent peptides or antibodies on live cells. These cells would be rat or mouse cell lines transfected with: epitope tagged receptors/green fluorescent protein tagged receptors, or similarly modified intracellular proteins (ie. rab 5, 11, wild type or dominent negative proteins). 4. General lab maintenance and ordering. Qualifications: 2 + yrs college, or graduate. Manual dexterity, willingness to work with mice or guinea pigs, ability to learn quickly, responsible and intelligent person. Willing to train, no prior lab experience required. Application: Interested applicants should contact me by phone 415-502-7920 or e-mail (gradye@surgery.ucsf.edu) to arrange an interview. 2/23/00

Student Assistant California Department of Health Services Salary: based on experience Description: The California Department of Health Services has an opening for a student assistant in the Shellfish Program. This program is responsible for coordinating the state's Marine Biotoxin Monitoring and Control Program (MBMCP) and for managing the state's commercial shellfish aquaculture sites. The MBMCP is responsible for the detection and tracking of toxigenic phytoplankton blooms that can bioaccumulate in shellfish (e.g., mussels, oysters) and cause illness in human consumers. A portion of this program involves the coordination of a volunteer network of field samplers to detect and track the occurrence of toxic phytoplankton blooms along the coast. The state's Shellfish Program is also responsible for a variety of water quality issues related to the aquaculture. This part-time student assistant position will assist the program coordinator in a variety of tasks, including: (i) screening of seawater samples for toxin-producing species of plankton; (ii) database entry of plankton and water quality data; (iii) field collection of samples; (iv) assist the program supervisor in the analysis of data and the preparation of reports; (iv) other responsibilities as required. Qualifications/Requirements: Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program is required. Student majoring in an applicable area of public health biology or marine sciences; excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; well organized, capable of managing several tasks concurrently; experience with light microscopy; ability to work effectively and safely in a laboratory environment; basic computer skills (word processing, database). Should be willing to travel within the State on a limited basis. Must have a valid California Driver's License: DMV driving record must be provided upon request. Employer/Dept: California Department of Health Services 2151 Berkeley Way, Room 118 City, State Zip: Berkeley, CA 94704 Contact/Hiring Mgr: Gregg Langlois, Phone: 510-540-3423 Interview Hours: Upon Arrangement Other Information: To Apply: Send a resume and cover letter to: Marine Biotoxin Program DHS/EMB, 2151 Berkeley Way, Room 118, Berkeley, CA 94704. For more information call (510) 540-3423. Deadline: Until filled 3/8/00

Summer Research Opportunity The Louis Calder Center - Biological Field Station (Fordham University) The Louis Calder Center - Biological Field Station (Fordham University) again announces paid research opportunities for undergraduate students in our Calder Summer Undergraduate Research (CSUR) program. We offer students hands-on experience and training in a wide variety of biological field studies, including freshwater phycology, forest ecology, limnology, mammology, microbial ecology, Lyme disease, plant-fungus mutualisms, and the effects of urbanization on ecosystem processes. Our field station is located near the village of Armonk, in northern Westchester County, NY. Successful CSUR students will be matched with staff scientists with similar research interests. This year we will offer up to eight (8) awards to qualified undergraduates interested in conducting independent research for 12 weeks during the summer in one of the areas of focus for. Stipends = $3,000. There is housing on site and limited funds to support research and local travel. Students interested in field research with CSUR should complete an application and return it the CSUR office by March 10, 2000. For details on the program and a list of research areas see our web page: http://www.fordham.edu/calder_center/calder-center/CSUR-Program.html For a copy of the application see: http://www.fordham.edu/calder_center/calder-center/forms/csur-application.html If you do not have web access, you may request information (by mail or fax) from the CSUR office phone (914-273-3078, ext. 10) or fax (914-273-2167). CSUR Office, Louis Calder Center - Biological Field Station, Fordham University, P.O. Box K, Armonk, NY 10504 USA 2/23/00

Summer Research Opportunity Patrick Center for Environmental Research The Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia This summer the Academy will offer 7-8 internships in a program sponsored by National Science Foundation's (NSF) Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU). There is a very high probability that one of these will be in the area of diatom research, as described in the paragraph below. The deadline for applications is March 15th. For more information and instructions on how to apply, please see the description at the Academy web site: http://www.acnatsci.org/research/reu.html Diatoms as water quality indicators: Diatom algae are important components of ecological systems and are used widely to assess water quality in rivers, lakes and wetlands. The Academy has a long history of diatom research and has several ongoing projects. These include assessment of river water quality as part of a federal monitoring program, investigating the influence of nutrients and flow velocity on algal assemblages, developing a diatom image database, and creating a taxonomic guide to the diatom flora in the Philadelphia region. Students will develop a project related to these research areas that emphasizes their particular area of interest. During their stay, students will learn about collecting, preparation of samples for analysis, identification of diatoms, data analysis, and assessment of water quality. They will also learn about using collections in the Academy's Diatom Herbarium and state-of-the-art imaging technology. Eligibility: Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the US or its possessions and entering their sophomore, junior, or senior year of college. Participants must commit to full participation in the 10-week program, which runs from June 4 - August 11, 2000. The Academy will pay for travel to and from Philadelphia, housing and expenses for supplies, field trips, and research. All students will live in a dormitory adjacent to the Academy of Natural Sciences in the heart of the Museum district of Philadelphia. Each student will receive a stipend of $300 per week. Don Charles Leader, Phycology Section Patrick Center for Environmental Research The Academy of Natural Sciences 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103 215-299-1090 2/23/00

Summer Research Opportunity Eastern Illinois University NSF-REU Program: The World in Pieces - Conservation Biology in the Midwest See program website. 3/8/00

Summer Research Opportunity Newfound Harbor Marine Institute Big Pine Key, FL See program website. 5/5/00

Volunteer Positions CARECEN - Central American Resource Center 1245 Alabama Street San Francsico, CA 94110 Call main number at 415 824-2330 ext. 111 and request department in which you are interested: Leagal Immigration Department, Health and Social Department or Youth Department. 3/8/00

Job Opportunity for Graduates (BS or MS required) GENTERIC - a rapidly growing biotechnology company - is recruiting two research physiologists/biochemists at the Reasearch Associate level. The applicant should be well trained in general laboratory procedures; experience in small animal surgery is preferred. A BS or MS required. We offer a stimulating and challenging work environment and an excellent opportunity for growth. Salaries and benfits are competitive. Applicants should send resume to: hr@genteric.com or Human Resources GENTERIC 909 Marine Village Parkway Box 248 Alameda, CA 94501 2/23/00

Job Opportunities at UCSF Interested in working with fish? The Stainier Lab at UC San Francisco has an opening for a Laboratory Helper on a part-time work basis (i.e. 20 hours/week) to assist with the maintenance of a zebrafish (Danio rerio) colony. Our lab is doing research on early vertebrate development, utilizing zebrafish as a model system. This is a great opportunity for someone with an interest in animal husbandry, fisheries biology, tropical fish aquaculture or a biology student interested in getting exposure to a professional academic research lab environment. Hours are flexible. Job duties will include but are not limited to: - Fish maintenance such as feeding, tank cleaning, water testing and system maintenance. - Opportunities to assist with molecular biology projects may be available for the right candidate. If interested, please call Steven Waldron at 415-502-4381 or e-mail swaldron@biochem.ucsf.edu for more information. Steven Waldron Stainier Lab University of California, San Francisco Dept. of Biochemistry and Biophysics 513 Parnassus Ave. Box 0448 San Francisco, CA 94143-0448 tel: 415-502-5680 fax: 415-476-3892 6/27/00

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