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Research Assistant I

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Harvarduniversity logoHarvarduniversity · Boston, MA
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Requirements

  • College background or equivalent work experience, preferably in neuroscience or a related discipline.
  • At least one-year related work experience (relevant course work may count towards experience).
  • Term: This is a one-year term position from the date of hire, with the possibility of extension, contingent upon work performance and continued funding to support the position.
  • Standard Hours/Schedule: 35 hrs. per week | Monday - Friday | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
  • Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Criminal
  • Staying Informed About Your Application: Due to the high volume of applications, we may not always be able to reach out right away, but you can track your status anytime through the Careers@Harvard portal.
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  • Salary Grade and Ranges
  • This position is salary grade level 052. Please visit Harvard's Salary Ranges to view the corresponding salary range and related information.

Benefits

Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:Generous paid time off including parental leaveMedical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day oneRetirement plans with university contributionsWellbeing and mental health resourcesSupport for families and caregiversProfessional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursementCommuter benefits, discounts and campus perksLearn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page .EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment StatementHarvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination . We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard's academic purposes.Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insurancePaid time offParental leave

Additional Information

The Greenberg lab at Harvard Medical School examines how neuronal activity shapes the maturation and plasticity of the nervous system. The brain and other organs communicate by secreting thousands of proteins that travel throughout the body and activate receptors on target cells, forming a biological communication network. While some secreted proteins, such as leptin, have been deeply studied, the majority remain poorly characterized because existing tools are inadequate to study the entire secretome. For this project, we will use newly developed technology to better understand how distal tissues communicate with the brain and to better deliver synthetic proteins for research and therapeutic applications. We are looking to hire a curious, motivated, highly organized research assistant seeking experience in cutting-edge technology development and eager to make discoveries with molecular and synthetic biology techniques. During this project, you will gain experience in pooled screening techniques including library cloning, CRISPR screening, protein purification, proteomics and sequencing. We will use Python and Bash scripting to analyze and visualize large-scale biological datasets. You will be directly mentored by a postdoctoral fellow, Dr. Josh Tycko, providing exposure and advice for the research career track. You will benefit from the rich environment of postdocs, graduate students, and other researchers in the Greenberg Lab. This position is ideally suited for individuals seeking to launch a career in scientific research.

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