Organization OverviewRNA, the blueprint for proteins, is made in all cells by a complex molecular machine, the DNA-dependent RNA polymerase. The lab's research explores the mechanism and regulation of transcription by determining the three-dimensional structures of RNA polymerase and other associated proteins. These proteins are conserved from bacteria to humans, making the simpler bacterial version an excellent model for understanding how transcription and, by extension, gene expression are controlled. OverviewThe Research Assistant will execute scientific experiments under the guidance of senior scientists as well as help maintain laboratory functions such as making general solutions or calibrating equipment. Responsibilities