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Research Assistant position available
A position is available for a Research Assistant in our lab in the
Department of Biology at Brandeis University. Our primary research
interest is the development and function of the chemosensory nervous system
of C. elegans. (More information about our research can be found at
http://squirrel.bio.brandeis.edu/faculty/sengupta.html.) We are looking
for a research assistant who will be an active participant in ongoing
projects in the lab. Additional job responsibilities will include
maintaining worm strains, ordering supplies, supervising work/study
students and general lab chores. The applicant should have a BA/BS degree
and some experience in molecular biology and/or genetics. The applicant
should be motivated, have good organizational skills, an ability to work
well with people and a lively interest in biological questions.
Flexibility in working hours is desirable although not essential.
Familiarity with Macintosh computer systems is also a plus.
Brandeis University offers excellent benefits. The department is
small, friendly and interactive. The lab also maintains interactions with
other worm researchers in the area. The campus is located in Waltham,
approximately 10 miles west of Cambridge and Boston. Salary will be
commensurate with experience.
Please send CV and names of three referees to:
Piali Sengupta
Department of Biology
Brandeis University
Waltham, MA 02454
Phone: 781-736-2686
Fax: 781-736-3107
e-mail: piali at volen.ccs.brandeis.edu
Brandeis is an equal opportunity employer.
