Research Assistant

Job Description:

Summary

This individual will have four major duties: 1) performing and advising lab members on molecular biology experiments, especially pertaining to cell-extraction for transcriptomic experiments, 2) analyzing and interpreting transcriptomic data, 3) coordinating cell-extraction and transcriptomic experiments across multiple labs, 4) Drosophila husbandry, maintenance and genetics.

The Kaun Laboratory uses molecular and genetic tools available in the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster to investigate the neural substrates of memory, reward, and addiction at the molecular and cellular level. The Laboratory’s goal is to develop the fly as a model to study more complex behavioral aspects associated with addiction. A multi-tiered approach is used to understand the genes, molecules, and neural circuits underlying these complex behaviors. A combination of molecular biology and bioinformatics is utilized to understand the molecular mechanisms through which memory circuits respond to drugs of abuse. An interdisciplinary approach is used that combines molecular genetics with behavioral analysis to understand the in vivo mechanism of memories at the level of individual circuits and their component cells.

This position has a fixed term end date of one year from date of hire, which may be extended based upon availability of funding.
 

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Neurobiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or related science

• Required: 1-2 years related research experience working in an organized biology research laboratory

• And/or equivalent combination of education and experience

Job Competencies

• Knowledge of experimental planning and design

• Proficiency in nucleic acid and protein extraction from cells and tissue

• Proficiency in protein extraction from cells and tissue, and associated qualitative and quantitative analysis

• Familiarity with genome database analysis

• Familiarity with cloning for the purpose of generating transgenic lines and use of CRISPR/Cas9 for making transgenic animals

• Ability to perform or willingness to learn behavior tracking data visualization and analysis

• Maintain agreed upon day-time work hours to allow for assistance of experiments for lab members

• Good written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to collaborate on projects

• Dependability and accuracy in work

• Possesses a willingness and ability to support a diverse and inclusive campus community

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND AND EDUCATION CHECK REQUIRED

Note: This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship from Brown University

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Recruiting Start Date:

2024-09-09

Job Posting Title:

Research Assistant

Department:

Department of Neuroscience

Grade:

Grade 8

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type:

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

37.5

Position Work Location:

Onsite

Submission Guidelines:

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