Skills:
Molecular biology techniques: DNA extraction, PCR standard and quantitative, RT-qPCR, protein purification, cloning, mutagenesis, high-throughput sequencing, fluorescent immuno-staining, immunoblotting, western blotting, TLC, HPLC, affinity and ion exchange chromatography, protein activity assay, GS/MS, LC/MS, MALDI toff, SDS PAGE electrophoresis in denaturing gradient, DGGE and agarose gel. Microscopy: Light microscopy, fluorescent/confocal microscopy, immunofluorescent double/triple staining. Ecology: Modeling environmental systems, pollution studies and environmental impact, interpreting maps and trends, study and restoration of disturbed environments, planning and environmental impact assessment. Computer skills: Microsoft Windows-Office, Adobe Photoshop, ImageJ, Phyre, Robetta, PyMOL, Artemis, Vector NTI.