Research Assistant

Job Description:

The research assistant will assist with experimental procedures and with overseeing daily activity of a recently established research collaborative at the Brown Neuroscience Department, studying neural foundations of sensory processing and behavior in mice. The research assistant will work closely with the PI, students and departmental administrators to support the daily operations in the lab. The research assistant will maintain a mouse colony, perform laboratory experiments according to established protocols, and help coordinate laboratory research.

Education and Experience

• At least bachelor’s degree in life science (neuroscience, biology, or related sciences) (grade 7) or equivalent combination of education and experience. Bachelor’s degree with 1-2 years relevant laboratory experience (grade 8) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience working with mice is preferred
• Some proficiency in computation/programming preferred

Job Competencies

• 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 electrophysiology and optical neuroscience techniques
• Knowledge of basic behavioral training approaches
• Basic computing and data analysis skills
• Possesses a willingness and ability to support a diverse and inclusive campus community

Background Check: Criminal and education check required

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