MSI Research Experience in Genomics and Computational Biology
for Undergraduate Minority Scholars
The Molecular Sciences Institute and the Center for Quantitative
Genome Function (CQGF) offers registered students from local
area Community Colleges and UC Berkeley the opportunity to conduct research in genomics
and computational biology. Work at the CQGF combines genomic
experimentation and computation to understand quantitative
genome function. The flagship activity is the 'Alpha
Project', which aims to predict the quantitative behavior
of the alpha pheromone response pathway in the model organism,
the budding yeast, Saccharomyces. cerevisiae.
The student will be expected to work between 10 and 15
hours during the academic year and full time (40 hrs/week)
in the summer months. The student will be partnered with
a Center research scientist/mentor and will conduct experiments
under the scientist’s direction. For example, the student may conduct research to
measure the abundance of pathway components, measure cell to cell variation in
mutant and normal yeast strains, analyze the biochemical activities of pathway
proteins, or to design and run computer simulations of pathway subsystems. The
minimum commitment is one semester; longer-term appointments are possible pending
review. This is a paid position.
Requirements: Applicants should be in academic good standing. Candidates should have completed coursework in General Biology, General Chemistry and Calculus, or be currently enrolled in these courses.
Community College students must be preparing to transition
to a UC school and be enrolled in the appropriate course
of study for the transfer department.
To Apply: Send a recent resume and a letter elaborating reasons why you wish to do research at MSI, your academic
goals and interest and experience with genomics/computation.
Applicants are responsible for ensuring that a recent transcript
and three letters of recommendation (i.e. from instructors
and academic advisors) are sent to the program coordinator. The internship is open to individuals from groups traditionally underrepresented in genomic sciences (i.e. African-American, Hispanic-Americans, Native Americans, Alaskan Natives, and natives of the U.S. Pacific Islands), people with disabilities or from low income families or from disadvantaged backgrounds. Applicants must be also be U.S. Citizens or permanent residents.
Letters and resumes can be sent by email to internships+at+molsci.org.
Transcripts (and letters) should be sent to Leonore Reiser,
Ph.D., The Molecular Sciences Institute, 2168 Shattuck Avenue,
Berkeley,CA. 94704
The program is funded by a grant from the National Human
Genome Research Institute (NHGRI).
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