Lab technician position: Circular RNAs in Alzheimer's disease

2 months ago

Lexington, Kentucky, United States University of Kentucky Full time
Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title Lab technician position:
Circular RNAs in Alzheimer's disease
Requisition Number DU12381
Department Name 7H180:
Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry
Work Location Lexington, KY
Salary Range $16.30 to 18.00/hr.
Type of Position Temporary
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required Education
Bachelor's degree or should be in a program to obtain a Bachelor's Degree

Required Related Experience
n/a

Required License/Registration/Certification
n/a

Physical Requirements
Occasional repetitive motion, sitting and/or standing for long periods of time

Shift
The working hours are flexible after a training period. Should work full time (i.e hrs. per week).

Job Summary

A paid lab-tech position in Molecular Biology is available for a student or recent graduate with a strong desire to learn molecular biological techniques and to do research in the Stamm lab.

The student should have at least a Bachelor's degree or should be in a program to obtain a Bachelor's Degree.

We are looking for a person working full time for at least one year. Prior experimental experience is a plus. The funding for this project is secured for three years.

The project is centered on circular RNAs generated from the human tau locus that could be involved in Alzheimer's disease (see Welden et al
2018,

PMID:
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The work involves modern molecular biology techniques, such as Gibson cloning, RT-PCR, Western Blots, cell culture and also purification of circRNA encoded proteins from brain.

In addition, lab organization (media, ordering) should be performed.

The working hours are flexible after a training period. The person should work full time (i.e hrs. per week).

The anticipated stay is at least for one year.

Previous undergrad students (underlined) got their names on papers, which can be used for future grad/med school applications:


Arizaca Maquera KA, Welden JR, Margvelani G, Miranda Sardón SC, Hart S, Robil N, Hernandez AG, de la Grange P, Nelson PT, Stamm S.

Alzheimer's disease pathogenetic progression is associated with changes in regulated retained introns and editing of circular RNAs. Front Mol Neurosci.

2023 May 5;16: doi:
/fnmol

PMID:


Welden JR, Margvelani G, Arizaca Maquera KA, Gudlavalleti B, Miranda Sardón SC, Campos AR, Robil N, Lee DC, Hernandez AG, Wang WX, Di J, de la Grange P, Nelson PT, Stamm S.

RNA editing of microtubule-associated protein tau circular RNAs promotes their translation and tau tangle formation. Nucleic Acids Res. 2022 Dec 9;50(22): doi: /nar/gkac1129.

PMID:
Welden JR, van Doorn J, Nelson PT, Stamm S. The human MAPT locus generates circular RNAs. Biochim Biophys Acta. 2018.

PubMed

PMID:
Please send a short (2 page max)
CV and a
statement of interest (specific request 1) to

Stefan Stamm,
-
And Giorgi Margvelani,
and also apply to this posting.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Prior experimental experience is a plus

Deadline to Apply 10/31/2024
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