Research Assistant
Core
Support research on synapse formation, function, and plasticity in Drosophila melanogaster to identify genes associated with neurodevelopmental disorders.
Role type
Research Assistant (Neuroscience)
Builds
Research data and manuscripts on synaptic signaling and neurodevelopment
Domain
Neuroscience / Drosophila genetics
Deliverable
research
Required skills
Drosophila dissection, immunohistochemistry, microscopy, molecular cloning, CRISPR, Drosophila husbandry, proteomics sample preparation, statistical analysis (via careerplan.io/jobs/REQ211584-research-assistant-at-brown)
Preferred skills
Prior research experience in biology laboratory, familiarity with Drosophila as a model organism
Technologies
CRISPR, proteomics platforms, microscopy systems
Responsibilities
Perform Drosophila brain dissection, immunohistochemistry, and microscopy; Prepare Drosophila brain samples for proteomics studies; Conduct molecular cloning to generate transgenes and CRISPR alleles; Maintain Drosophila colonies and support general lab maintenance and manuscript preparation.