Research Assistant
- Employer
- Brown University
- Location
- Rhode Island, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Mar 3, 2023
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Job Details
Job Description:
The Research Assistant will assist with experimental procedures and computational analyses in a research laboratory in the Brown Neuroscience Department. The candidate in this position will contribute to collaborative research, data analysis and data sharing. This position will be responsible for coordinating scientific projects, and assisting with the generation, computational analyses and data sharing of large data sets, in particular generated through next generation RNA sequencing approaches. The laboratory studies neural circuit functions in mice and has ~15 researchers (postdoc, grad students, undergrads).
This is a fixed term position with a current end date of one year from the start date which may be extended based upon available funding.
Grade 7
Job Qualifications
Education and Experience
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in life science (molecular biology, neuroscience, or related sciences) and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- At least one-year experience working in a research laboratory.
- Experience working with large molecular biology data sets and computational analyses.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work in close collaboration with a diverse group of people, ability to work independently
- Dependability and strong record keeping
- Ability to quickly learn new skills
- Ability to actively discuss ongoing work with group members, including during weekly lab meetings
- Knowledge of basic molecular biology techniques including DNA extraction and PCR
- Knowledge of basic immunohistochemical techniques and microscopy analysis
- Advanced computing and data analysis skills
- Possesses a willingness and ability to support a diverse and inclusive campus community
Job Qualifications
Education and Experience
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in life science (molecular biology, neuroscience, or related sciences) and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- At least one-year experience working in a research laboratory.
- Experience working with large molecular biology data sets and computational analyses.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work in close collaboration with a diverse group of people, ability to work independently
- Dependability and strong record keeping
- Ability to quickly learn new skills
- Ability to actively discuss ongoing work with group members, including during weekly lab meetings
- Knowledge of basic molecular biology techniques including DNA extraction and PCR
- Knowledge of basic immunohistochemical techniques and microscopy analysis
- Advanced computing and data analysis skills
- Possesses a willingness and ability to support a diverse and inclusive campus community
Recruiting Start Date:
2023-02-24-08:00
Job Posting Title:
Research Assistant
Department:
Department of Neuroscience
Grade:
Grade 7
Worker Type:
Employee
Worker Sub-Type:
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)
Time Type:
Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
37.5
Position Classification:
Onsite
Submission Guidelines:
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.
Vaccination Requirements:
In order to maintain 90% or greater universal vaccination rates on campus, all newly hired employees at Brown University must receive the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine before they begin work, unless they are approved for a medical or religious exemption. All employees must also receive a COVID-19 booster within thirty (30) days of becoming eligible. For more information, please visit the Healthy Brown site.
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If you have any questions you may contact employment@brown.edu .
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