Molecular Characterization of ENV7: a previously uncharacterized conserved putative ser/thr kinase involved in vacuolar events.
*NSF-FUNDED, THREE YEAR POSITION, to start immediately
*Through a genomic search, we have uncovered previously uncharacterized genes involved at the late endosome & vacuole interface (ENV genes). NSF funding is for characterization of ENV7 gene and its product. Env7p is a previously uncharacterized protein kinase with 30% identity to a human kinase whose function is unknown. Per reported genomic level studies, Env7p is a membrane anchored palmitoylated protein and the GFP-fusion product is found on the vacuole membrane.
*experience and training in S. cerevisiae genetics and molecular biology is highly desirable.
*CSULB is a masters granting institution w state of the art instrumentation including a proteomics center. It is located <10 minutes from the beach and <30 minutes from downtown LA, UCLA, AND UCI.
Contact: Editte Gharakhanian, PhD, eghara@csulb.edu, (562)985-4803.
