Research
Technician-Kapahi Laboratory, Buck Institute,
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@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.