Job Description:

Summary:

This position is seeking a Research Assistant to help set up equipment, experimental procedures, and overseeing daily activity of the Abdelfattah research laboratory (https://sites.brown.edu/abdelfattah/) at the Brown Neuroscience Department. Dr. Ahmed Abdelfattah's research is focused on making molecular tools for neuroscience research. This includes using bioengineering and chemical approaches to develop molecular tools to visualize and study the brain. Research in the lab combines electrophysiology, fluorescence imaging, protein engineering, and advanced genetic approaches to visualize the structure and function of the nervous system.

The Research Assistant will broadly advance the lab’s goals through internal and external collaborations and method development, while also being empowered to take on individual projects. 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 perform laboratory experiments according to established protocols and help coordinate laboratory research.

This is a fixed term position with a current end date of one year from hire, which may be extended based upon available funding

Job Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in life science (neuroscience, biology, or related sciences).

• Required: Undergraduate research experience or extensive coursework in relevant sciences (grade 7)

• Required: 1-2 years’ relevant laboratory experience ( grade 8)

• Preferred: 2+ years of relevant laboratory experience ( grade 8)

• Preferred: Previous laboratory experience

• Experience working with cell/tissue culture is preferred

• Experience with cloning is preferred

• Experience with electrophysiology and optical techniques is 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 technical skills

• Ability to actively discuss ongoing work with group members, including during weekly lab meetings

• Knowledge of basic electrophysiology and optical techniques

• Basic computing and data analysis skills

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND AND EDUCATION CHECK REQUIRED

Please note: This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship from Brown University.

Benefits of Working at Brown:

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Recruiting Start Date:

2026-02-06

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 Work Location:

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.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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