Research Technician - Schroeder lab 2022
The Schroeder lab at UT Southwestern is hiring a technician to study divergent cytoskeletal proteins that are mis-expressed in cancer, starting in summer 2022.
Our Research:
The Schroeder lab studies novel cytoskeletal proteins that span the animal kingdom. Although there are many divergent actins and tubulins, they have been largely ignored. We combine evolutionary analyses, cell biology, genetics and biochemistry to understand the causes and consequences of cytoskeletal diversification, and we are uncovering its impact on fertility, development and cancer. Please see www.theschroederlab.org for more information.
Proposed project:
Most divergent cytoskeletal proteins we find in mammals are testis-specific in expression with unexplored functions. A subset of these proteins in humans have significant gene amplifications and mutations in a number of cancers, and their expression consistently correlates with reduced survival time. The candidate will use evolutionary analyses, cell biology, genetics and biochemistry to understand how novel cytoskeletal proteins in the male germline are exploited in cancer and test how they may increase cancer cell survival.
Candidate Profile:
The technician will start in June 2022 (start date is flexible) and will do evolutionary analyses, tissue culture work and microscopy in addition to ordering supplies. Although research experience is preferable, it is not required, and Dr. Schroeder will personally train lab members in all techniques used. The candidate will also benefit from the diverse and scientifically creative environment at UT Southwestern. This is a great opportunity not only to do fun science, but it will also be a valuable experience in learning how a research lab starts from the ground up!
Application details:
Students can apply by sending an email to Dr. Schroeder (CourtneyM.Schroeder@utsouthwestern.edu) explaining their interest with their resumé attached. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis Dec 2021-April 2022.