Research Assistant

Job Description:

The Research Assistant will provide support for interdisciplinary research on the intersection of biology and art, with particular emphasis on cell and developmental biology. Specific responsibilities include assisting with the preparation of a review essay on development and connections between biology and textile arts through literature searches, writing article summaries, and producing synthetic synopses; creating original artwork that illustrates fundamental principles of developmental biology; and supporting archival research on visualization in developmental biology through the scanning, photographing, and organizing of research materials—including micrographs, drawings, and research notebooks.

This is a fixed-term, seasonal position with an anticipated start date of 07/27/26, and an end date of 09/18/26.

Job Qualifications:

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Biology

• Required: Undergraduate research experience, including successful scientific communication and writing

• Required: Coursework and/or experience with graphic and sculptural arts

• Required: Coursework in and/or equivalent experience with developmental biology

• Required: Knowledge of photography and scanning methods, proficiency with Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator

• Strong organizational, file management, and record-keeping skills

• Demonstrated ability to illustrate or visually represent complex 3D forms

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work carefully, independently, and collaboratively on interdisciplinary research projects

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND AND EDUCATION CHECK REQUIRED.

Note: This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship from Brown University.

Benefits of Working at Brown:

Please review additional information on the Benefits of Working at Brown.

Recruiting Start Date:

2026-04-28

Job Posting Title:

Research Assistant

Department:

Department of Molecular Biology, Cell Biology and Biochemistry

Grade:

Grade 7

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type:

Seasonal/Intermittent (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

37.5

Position Work Location:

Onsite

 

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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