We are looking for a research assistant interested in the functional implications of co-transmission to join our team!
This position will have five major duties including performing: 1) Drosophila brain dissection, immunohistochemistry and comparative fluorescent imaging, 2) fluorescent in situ hybridization, 3) basic molecular biology techniques, 4) behavior experiments, and 5) Drosophila husbandry, maintenance and genetics.
The Kaun Laboratory uses molecular and genetic tools available in the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster to investigate the neural substrates of memory, reward, and addiction at the molecular and cellular level. The Laboratory’s goal is to develop the fly as a model to study more complex behavioral aspects associated with addiction. A multi-tiered approach is used to understand the genes, molecules, and neural circuits underlying these complex behaviors. An interdisciplinary approach is used that combines molecular genetics with behavioral analysis to understand the in vivo mechanism of memories at the level of individual circuits and their component cells.
Candidates that are not permanent residents or citizens are not eligible for this position unless they have completed a PhD. Apply on the Brown Career site: REQ197669.