Research Assistant

Job Description Students will be conducting summer research on the Structural Dynamic Properties of Membrane Protein KCNE3 project, specifically Experimental and Computational Structural Biology and Molecular Biophysics under the supervision of Dr. Indra D. Sahu (May 12- August 23)

Objective:

Obtain undergraduate research experience Get training in membrane protein research Use experimental molecular biology and computational approaches for research. Contribute to understanding the structural dynamics of KCNE3 in membrane environments under NSF funding requirements. Submit the outcome of the research for publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals in the Structural Biology and Molecular Biophysics field.

Responsibilities:

Working in the lab on specified experimental and computational projects, Reading related research papers, Participating in discussions at research group meetings Presenting the research outputs at Natural Science Division meetings and scientific conferences, and preparing manuscripts for publication.

Qualifications:

Must be a CU Undergraduate student Must be available for the majority of the summer if not all summer Must have a Science background Interested in gaining research experience in a STEM field Campbellsville University is a comprehensive, Christian institution that offers non-credit technical programs, along with certificates, associates, undergraduate and graduate programs. The university is dedicated to academic excellence solidly grounded in the liberal arts that fosters personal growth, integrity and professional preparation within a caring environment. The university prepares students as Christian servant leaders for life-long learning, continued scholarship by linking discovery research to knowledge at the doctoral level, and active participation in a diverse, global society.