RESEARCH SPECIALIST I, School of Medicine, Neurology (24500617260301)

Research Assistant will be part of the BU CTE center tissue culture initiative. This individual will perform and assist in research projects aimed at understanding the mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases, like CTE and Alzheimer’s disease, using both primary and immortalized neural cells. They will also be involved in human neuropathology studies and assist in the daily operation of the BU CTE brain bank. This individual will obtain firsthand teaching in neurology, neuropathology, and experimental pathology from world-renown experts in the field and be part of cutting-edge research. The position requires handling human biological samples and preparation of samples for analysis.

Applicants should have a bachelor's degree and 1-3 years of experience in neuroscience or a related field.

Ensure all corporate safety, quality control and quality assurance standards are met, maintain a clean and well-organized work area, and perform limited other duties assigned by your direct supervisor. 

Please note all newly hired staff and faculty will need to be in compliance with Boston University’s COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Requirement within 30 days of date of hire. You must upload your vaccine documentation or request a medical or religious exemption (instructions ). For further information on the University’s response to COVID-19, please visit the COVID-19 Resources site. 

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.