Research Assistant

Title: Research Assistant

Location: Providence

time type: Full time

job requisition id: REQ207663

Job Description:

Brown University is a leading research university distinct for its student-centered learning and deep sense of purpose. Our students, faculty and staff are driven by the idea that their work will have an impact in the world.

Brown University offers a flexible work/life balance; summer hours, winter break and a comprehensive Benefits package including time off, annual paid holidays; benefits offerings including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, wellness, employee discounts and more.  To learn about Brown University’s benefits, visit the University Human Resources web pagehere for further information.

About the Opportunity:

The Robert J. & Nancy D. Carney Institute for Brain Science is committed to supporting research and facilitating collaborations in brain science across the Brown University community and beyond. Our mission is to promote discovery and innovation in brain science by supporting a diverse community of experimentalists, theorists, engineers, and clinical scientists. We do this by recruiting and retaining world-class faculty, creating an outstanding collaborative training environment, seeding innovative projects, supporting collaborative teams, and raising the visibility and reputation of Carney researchers.

Responsibilities:

The Carney Institute for Brain Science is looking for a Research Assistant to support the lab of Dr. Diane Lipscombe and the Brown Rodent Behavior Phenotyping Core (RBPC). The research in the Lipscombe lab studies calcium ion channels in health and in mouse models of disease. The RBPC lab utilizes mouse genetic models to define behavioral phenotypes associated with gene manipulation. The Research Assistant will maintain the RBPC, oversee reservations to use the core, and provide general support of researchers who use the core. The Research Assistant will also support the Lipscombe Lab with ordering, general upkeep of lab supplies, managing the lab’s mouse colonies, and performing some behavioral experiments in the RBPC. 

 

The Research Assistant will have the ability to perform these duties independently but with regular guidance from the principal investigator and laboratory members. This is a fixed term position with a current end date of 9/30/2027 which may be extended based upon available funding.

Job Qualifications 

Education and Experience

Education and Experience
Required: 

• BA or BSc in the field of Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Genetics, or related field.

• 1-2 years of related lab experience as undergraduate research laboratory or equivalent, 

• Experience in mouse breeding and behavior

• Course work in biology, mathematics and statistics.

• Preferred: Experience in research laboratory

Job Competencies

• Ability to work collaboratively, be collegial and be professional.

• Ability to use computers for data analysis

• Strong organizational skills

• Reliability

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Some evenings, weekends and holidays may be required for animal care

Additional Information: 

Applicants are asked to include a resume. 

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Benefits of Working at Brown:

Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here.

Recruiting Start Date: 2026-04-08

Job Posting Title: Research Assistant

Department: Robert J. and Nancy D. Carney Institute for Brain Science

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: Hybrid

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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