The Koziol lab is seeking highly motivated students interested in doing their bachelor thesis in fields of a) Molecular Biology; b) Bioinformatics / Computational Biology in our international lab. Depending on your interest and background, the student can learn and undertake a molecular biology project, or a project focusing on bioinformatics. 

The successful candidate will learn and use molecular biology and mouse models, or computational tools to to study gene and RNA regulation in the brain, focusing on novel RNA modifications. The successful candidate will work closely with multiple lab members in a supportive team. No prior knowledge in DNA and RNA modifications or brain research is required. Our institute and lab offer a Chinese and English-speaking environment in Beijing.

OUR RESEARCH & LAB

The Koziol lab is combining the newest molecular biology tools and different high-throughput sequencing technologies to identify, characterize and study the function of DNA and RNA modifications. Our previous work has successfully identified a novel modification in mammalian cells and widened the field of epigenetics. Our lab uses cell lines and mouse animal models, and we combine molecular biology, different high-throughput sequencing technologies and state-of-the-art mass spectrometry to study DNA and RNA modifications. We focus now on the brain, where many modifications seem to be particularly abundant and of functional importance.

Although we are based in Beijing, China, we are an international lab, in a world-class internationally oriented research institute, with a collaborative, friendly, interactive and dynamic team. Our working language is English and Chinese. We are generously core funded, have the newest and state-of-the-art equipment and technologies and benefit from our collaborations with China’s top universities and industries. Our lab is strongly supported by our in-house core facilities, such as a bioinformatics group, mass spectrometry, FACS, imaging, genetic, viral, instrumentation, animal, animal behavior and medicinal chemistry core facilities. For more information about us visit www.DNALaboratory.org.

BENEFITS

Bachelor students will be supported financially and given a monthly stipend. In addition, help with housing can be provided. The successful candidate will be trained on the job.

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICATION

The candidate must have some basic background in biology or in a computational or other related fields. Candidates are required to be highly motivated, diligent and be able to work as part of a team. No prior knowledge in brain research or DNA and RNA modification is required. Prior knowledge and experience in molecular biology OR bioinformatic data analysis from the Illumina sequencing platform, RNA-Seq, single cell RNA-seq is a plus, but not a requirement. Our institute and lab offer a Chinese and English-speaking environment in Beijing, so some basic knowledge of English is required.

To apply, please send a cover letter and CV with the email contact information of 2 professional references to Dr. Magdalena Koziol (mjk@cibr.ac.cn).

INSTITUTE

The Chinese Institute for Brain Research, CIBR, is a world-class research institute with the aim to address fundamental unanswered questions related the brain. Research areas cover neurobiology, molecular biology, computational science and clinical studies. In parallel, CIBR stives to transform novel discoveries into clinical solutions to improve human health. CIBR is exceptionally funded, has the newest state-of-the-art equipment and facilities, strong administrative and core facility support. CIBR works in close collaboration with other top institutions, such as with other China’s top Universities. Since CIBR is located within Beijing’s Life Science Park, which is currently expanding to become the world’s largest Life Science Center, CIBR works in close collaboration within this dynamic and vibrant network, such as with the National Institute for Biological Sciences NIBS, local hospitals, national and international biotech and pharmaceutical companies. For more information visit en.cibr.ac.cn

LOCATION & WEB

26 Science Park Road, ZGC Life Science Park, Changping District, Beijing 102206, China

Koziol Laboratory Website: www.DNALaboratory.org   

CIBR Institute Website: en.cibr.ac.cn