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Research Assistant

United States · Job Posted February 13, 2026
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This position is seeking a Research Assistant to help set up equipment, experimental procedures, and overseeing daily activity of the Abdelfattah research laboratory 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.

Job Responsibility

  • Help set up equipment, experimental procedures, and overseeing daily activity of the Abdelfattah research laboratory
  • Advance the lab’s goals through internal and external collaborations and method development
  • Take on individual projects
  • Work closely with the PI, students and departmental administrators to support the daily operations in the lab
  • Perform laboratory experiments according to established protocols
  • Help coordinate laboratory research

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in life science (neuroscience, biology, or related sciences)
  • Undergraduate research experience or extensive coursework in relevant sciences (grade 7)
  • 1-2 years’ relevant laboratory experience (grade 8)
  • 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

Nice to have

  • 2+ years of relevant laboratory experience (grade 8)
  • Previous laboratory experience
  • Experience working with cell/tissue culture
  • Experience with cloning
  • Experience with electrophysiology and optical techniques
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