Research Technician-Kapahi Laboratory, Buck Institute, California
Responsibilities include nematode culturing, fly husbandry, survival analysis, basic molecular biology techniques and lab administration.
The focus of Dr. Pankaj Kapahi’s Laboratory is to identify and characterize the genetic pathways that mediate effects on lifespan, feeding behavior and metabolism upon nutritional modulation. This is being achieved by using an interdisciplinary approach combining genetic, biochemical and genomic techniques in invertebrate model systems Caenorhabditis elegans and Drosophila melanogaster and. The broader significance of this research is to help uncover the role of nutrition in the etiology of age-related human diseases like diabetes, obesity, cancer and neurodegeneration.
Candidates with an interest in aging, metabolism, obesity and establishing models for human diseases using invertebrate models are encouraged to apply. Experience in molecular biology and using flies and worms would be an advantage. Additional details regarding this NIH-supported project and a list of recent publications can be found by email Pkapahi AT buckinstitute.org
Requirements include a B.S. or M.S. in molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology or a related discipline, the ability to work reliably and congenially with a team of scientists, and familiarity with basic molecular/cell biological techniques.