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🧬 Master’s Research Position | East Tennessee State University
Institution: East Tennessee State University (ETSU)
Department: Department of Biological Sciences
Research Lab: Arunagiri Lab
Principal Investigator: Dr. Anoop Arunagiri
📍 Location: Johnson City, Tennessee, USA
🎓 Program: Master of Science (M.S.) in Biology
🔬 Research Area: Protein Folding | Protein Misfolding | Diabetes Research | Molecular Biology | Cellular Biology | Biomedical Research
The Department of Biological Sciences at East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is seeking motivated M.S. students to join the Arunagiri Lab, led by Dr. Anoop Arunagiri, for research focused on protein folding, misfolding, trafficking, and aggregation and their contribution to diabetes and related metabolic or degenerative diseases.
Students may begin the program in Spring 2027, Fall 2027, or potentially Spring 2028, depending on availability and program requirements.
🔬 What You’ll Work On
🧬 Protein Folding & Misfolding
Investigate how protein folding and misfolding affect cellular function and contribute to disease development.
🧪 Proinsulin Folding & Processing
Study proinsulin folding and processing in pancreatic beta cells, with a focus on mechanisms relevant to diabetes.
🏭 ER Protein Quality Control
Investigate endoplasmic reticulum (ER) protein quality control and cellular mechanisms that respond to improperly folded proteins.
🚨 Cellular Stress Responses
Study cellular stress responses associated with protein misfolding and impaired protein homeostasis.
🔬 Protein Aggregation
Investigate protein aggregation and its potential contribution to diabetes and related metabolic or degenerative diseases.
🧠 Disease Mechanisms
Explore how defects in protein folding, trafficking, processing, and aggregation contribute to disease mechanisms at the molecular and cellular levels.
🎯 Your Role
The selected M.S. students will be expected to:
- Conduct thesis-based research in the Arunagiri Lab.
- Investigate mechanisms of protein folding and misfolding.
- Study proinsulin folding and processing in pancreatic beta cells.
- Investigate ER protein quality control mechanisms.
- Study cellular stress responses associated with protein misfolding.
- Investigate protein aggregation and its biological consequences.
- Learn and apply new laboratory and analytical techniques.
- Analyze and interpret experimental results.
- Contribute to research projects related to diabetes and metabolic or degenerative diseases.
- Develop scientific communication and research skills.
- Prepare and complete a master’s thesis based on laboratory research.
🧪 Research Focus
The Arunagiri Lab’s research focuses on the molecular and cellular mechanisms connecting protein homeostasis and disease, with emphasis on:
- Protein Folding
- Protein Misfolding
- Protein Trafficking
- Protein Aggregation
- Proinsulin Folding
- Proinsulin Processing
- Pancreatic Beta Cells
- Diabetes Research
- Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER) Protein Quality Control
- Cellular Stress Responses
- Molecular Biology
- Cell Biology
- Biochemistry
- Metabolic Diseases
- Degenerative Diseases
- Protein Homeostasis
👨🔬 Ideal Candidates
Applicants should:
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Chemistry, Biotechnology, or a related discipline.
- Demonstrate a strong interest in protein biology, cell biology, molecular biology, biophysics, or related research areas.
- Be motivated to conduct thesis-based research.
- Have a strong interest in learning new laboratory and analytical techniques.
- Be interested in research related to diabetes, protein folding, and disease mechanisms.
- Be prepared to work in a collaborative research environment.
📚 Relevant Academic Backgrounds
Candidates from backgrounds including:
- Biology
- Biochemistry
- Biomedical Sciences
- Chemistry
- Biotechnology
- Cell Biology
- Molecular Biology
- Biophysics
- Related Life Science Disciplines
may be considered.
⭐ Preferred Skills & Experience
Prior research experience is preferred but not required.
Relevant experience or interest may include:
- Protein Biology
- Molecular Biology
- Cell Biology
- Biochemistry
- Biophysics
- Protein Folding
- Protein Misfolding
- Protein Aggregation
- Diabetes Research
- Cell Culture
- Pancreatic Beta Cell Research
- ER Stress
- Protein Quality Control
- Cellular Stress Responses
- Biomedical Research
- Laboratory Research
🌟 What You’ll Gain
- Opportunity to conduct thesis-based research in protein biology and diabetes research.
- Hands-on experience with laboratory and analytical techniques.
- Exposure to research on protein folding, misfolding, trafficking, and aggregation.
- Experience studying proinsulin processing and pancreatic beta-cell biology.
- Training in research related to ER protein quality control and cellular stress responses.
- Opportunity to investigate molecular mechanisms underlying diabetes and related diseases.
- Experience working in a collaborative biomedical research environment.
- Preparation for future careers in biomedical research, biotechnology, medicine, or doctoral training.
- Potential opportunities for graduate assistantships and research support.
🏛️ Research Environment
The position is based in the Department of Biological Sciences at East Tennessee State University (ETSU) in Johnson City, Tennessee.
The selected M.S. students will join the Arunagiri Lab, led by Dr. Anoop Arunagiri, and conduct thesis-based research in a collaborative environment.
The laboratory investigates how protein folding, misfolding, trafficking, and aggregation contribute to diabetes and related metabolic or degenerative diseases.
Graduate students will have opportunities to gain research experience relevant to biomedical research, biotechnology, medicine, and doctoral training.
💼 Position Details
Position: M.S. Research Position
Institution: East Tennessee State University (ETSU)
Department: Department of Biological Sciences
Research Lab: Arunagiri Lab
Principal Investigator: Dr. Anoop Arunagiri
Program: M.S. in Biology
Location: Johnson City, Tennessee, USA
Research Area: Protein Folding & Diabetes Research
Research Focus: Protein Folding | Protein Misfolding | Protein Trafficking | Protein Aggregation | Diabetes | Molecular Biology | Cell Biology
Eligible Backgrounds: Biology | Biochemistry | Biomedical Sciences | Chemistry | Biotechnology | Related Discipline
Prior Research Experience: Preferred but not required
Research Type: Thesis-based research
Potential Start Dates: Spring 2027 | Fall 2027 | Potentially Spring 2028
Research Topics: Proinsulin Folding & Processing | ER Protein Quality Control | Cellular Stress Responses | Protein Aggregation
Graduate Support: Graduate assistantships and research support may be available
📄 How to Apply
Interested students should first email Dr. Anoop Arunagiri before applying.
Applicants should send:
- CV or Resume
- Unofficial Transcript
- Brief Statement of Research Interests
- Contact Information for Two or Three References
After contacting the PI, applicants should apply through the ETSU Graduate Program Apply Now link and select the appropriate concentration.
📩 Application Contact
Dr. Anoop Arunagiri
Email: arunagiri@etsu.edu
Subject Line: Arunagiri Lab M.S. Application – [Last Name]
Applicants should use the specified subject line when contacting the lab.
🌐 How to Apply Online
Applicants can apply through the East Tennessee State University Department of Biological Sciences graduate program application portal and select the appropriate M.S. concentration.
Application: ETSU Biology Graduate Program – Apply Now
📅 Key Dates
Application Status: Open
Potential Start Dates:
- Spring 2027
- Fall 2027
- Potentially Spring 2028
Application: Apply through the ETSU Graduate Program portal
PI Contact: Email Dr. Arunagiri before applying
Prior Research Experience: Preferred but not required
📌 Job Details
Institution: East Tennessee State University (ETSU)
Department: Department of Biological Sciences
Research Lab: Arunagiri Lab
Position: M.S. Research Position
Program: M.S. in Biology
Principal Investigator: Dr. Anoop Arunagiri
Location: Johnson City, Tennessee, USA
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree
Eligible Backgrounds: Biology | Biochemistry | Biomedical Sciences | Chemistry | Biotechnology | Related Discipline
Research Areas: Protein Folding | Protein Misfolding | Protein Trafficking | Protein Aggregation | Diabetes Research | Molecular Biology | Cell Biology | Biophysics
Current Projects: Proinsulin Folding & Processing | ER Protein Quality Control | Cellular Stress Responses | Protein Aggregation
Research Type: Thesis-Based Research
Prior Research Experience: Preferred but Not Required
Potential Start: Spring 2027 | Fall 2027 | Spring 2028
Application Mode: Online Application + Email PI
Application Email: arunagiri@etsu.edu
Required Documents: CV/Resume | Unofficial Transcript | Research Interest Statement | 2–3 References
Application Subject: Arunagiri Lab M.S. Application – [Last Name]
Graduate Support: Assistantships and research support may be available
Category
Master’s Research Position | M.S. Biology | Protein Folding | Protein Misfolding | Protein Aggregation | Biomedical Research | East Tennessee State University | ETSU | USA
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