Research Assistant I

At Boston Children’s Hospital, the quality of our care – and our inclusive hospital working environment – lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we’re committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included. Position Summary/ Department Summary: We are seeking a highly motivated and well-organized individual for a full-time research assistant position in the D’Gama Lab at Boston Children’s Hospital Division of Newborn Medicine. The lab is devoted to advancing equitable precision medicine for infants and children with neurological and genetic conditions, particularly focusing on infants with epilepsy and related neurogenetic disorders. Under the immediate supervision of a pediatric physician-scientist, the individual will engage in translational research at the intersection of newborn medicine, developmental neuroscience, and genetics and genomics. Training in all research procedures will be provided. The D’Gama Lab fosters a welcoming and collaborative environment with rigorous training, opportunities for co-authorship, and valuable experience for careers in medicine and science.