Research Opportunity in Molecular Motors
Professor Jung-Chi Liao's Lab in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Columbia University is working on the field molecular motors. These nanoscale protein machines are used by cells to carry out diverse functions by converting chemical energy into mechanical work. There are rotary motors, walking motors, DNA moving motors, and many others, all in the scale of about 10 nm.
Our lab is interested in the functional properties of molecular motors. Specifically, we are investigating the mechanism by which chemical energy is converted to mechanical work. We are looking for bright and motivated students for the molecular biology aspect of this research. Prior experience in molecular biology techniques including primer design, PCR, molecular cloning, and gel electrophoresis is strongly encouraged. Research credits may be arranged.
Interested applicants who can commit at least 12 hours per week during the semester should send their resumes to: jcliao@columbia.edu and one or two paragraphs on why you are interested in this position and what you might contribute to our lab.
