Job Openings

Undergraduate Position in Computer Science

Date Posted: Aug 16, 2007

Description: The intern will have the opportunity to design and implement code architecture for the purpose of combining related scripts into a single, modular code base. In addition, the position will offer the intern exposure to novel research in X-ray crystallographic refinement of the three-dimensional structure of proteins. Financial and/or credit-based compensation are both possible. The initial internship will be for the fall semester, with potential to extend.

Responsibilities: Convert several python scripts into a modular program in Python/C++ and assist in validation of the code through mining of biological data. Add new functionality to modular code based on results from biological analysis.

Requirements: Expertise in coding in Python and C++ in a Linux/Unix environment and familiarity with Perl. Software engineering experience and an interest in biological applications are both a plus.

If interested, please send CV and references to alber_undergrad@lego.berkeley.edu

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Undergraduate Position in Structural Biology

Date Posted: Ongoing

Positions are available in the Alber Lab on a continual basis. The best times to apply are August, December, and April. Volunteer Undergraduate researchers are expected to contribute 5-15 hours/week in the lab during the school year and commonly lead to paid positions during the summer. School year course credit compensation is also available. Previous molecular biology lab experience is a plus. Undergraduate researchers will learn skills including molecular biology (DNA techniques and cloning), protein purification, and crystallography.

If interested, please send CV and references to alber_undergrad@lego.berkeley.edu

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