Associate Research Scientist

Brandeis University is pleased to announce an exciting opportunity as an Associate Research Scientist in the Biology lab.

Core Responsibilities -

• Carry out an independent research project. In collaboration with PI Piali Sengupta, conceptualize a series of experiments and perform data analyses. Independently perform experiments, analyze results, and design followup experiments. Learn new technological methods and implement them in the lab. Present results in oral form at lab meetings, Brandeis forums, and public scientific conferences - 50%

• Assist with and supervise research projects of other lab members. Provides occasional input and ideas to lab members on their projects.  Devises optimal approaches to meet scope of work and ensures timely high quality submissions and deliverables.  - 20%

• May author and/or co-author reports, papers and presentations; typically co-authors peer reviewed papers; prepares abstracts, summaries and results; presents and publishes findings.  - 5%

• Provide training to new lab members in the fields of molecular biology, genetics, neuroscience. Train members to keep organized lab notebooks and design experiments.  - 20%

• Manage lab operations, including maintenance of C. elegans strains. Oversee advanced lab equipment including fluorescent microscopes, micro injection apparatuses, calcium imaging rigs, and behavioral imaging platforms.   - 5%

Requirements -

• PhD in Biology or related field.

• 1-3 years of related work experience required.

• Ability to work at the lab bench and at microscopes for extended periods of time.

• Will be exposed to lab chemicals, recombinant DNA.

• Will assist PI in training lab members, generating data for grants, ensuring optimal functioning of the lab.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Diversity, equity and inclusion are important values at Brandeis today and always have been for they are rooted in our founding as an institution. These values serve as a reminder for self-reflection, and a continuous call to grow for us as Brandeisans.  Founded as a model institution for ethnic and religious pluralism, Brandeis University welcomes students, faculty, and staff of all nationalities, religions, and orientations.  Moreover, social justice is central to the mission of Brandeis, which endeavors to foster a just and inclusive campus culture that embraces the evolving diversity of our larger society.  Read more online about our Mission and Diversity Statements at Brandeis Mission and Diversity Statements.

If you are interested in a role and have relevant experience but your work history does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we nevertheless encourage you to apply.

Closing Statement

Brandeis University is committed to providing its students, faculty and staff with an environment conducive to learning and working and where all people are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, caste, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, including transgender identity, religion, disability, age, genetics, active military or veteran status and any other characteristics protected under applicable federal or Massachusetts law.