Research Assistant

Job Description The Research Assistant will support research activities in Dr. Tingle’s lab by collecting, curating, and analyzing data, and by training student researchers in data collection techniques. Research activities will involve external measurements and musculoskeletal dissection of preserved snake specimens, sometimes with the aid of a dissecting scope; using software to obtain data from CT scans of snake specimens; locomotor experiments with live snakes involving videography, accelerometry, or related data collection techniques. The Research Assistant will also annotate videos and analyze data using R, Python, or other programming languages. Job Qualifications Required: Bachelor’s degree in biology or a related field and at least 1‑2 years of relevant work or research experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience Experience with live vertebrate biomechanics data collection is advantageous Experience with specimen‑based data collection is a plus Experience with software such as XMALab or DeepLabCut for processing and analyzing video data is advantageous Experience coding in R or Python for data visualization and analysis preferred Job Competencies Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Excellent interpersonal skills Excellent communication skills Strong independent learning and ability to work independently Proficient use of Mac/PC computers and applications (e.g., Word, Excel, R Studio) Criminal background check and education verification required. This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship from Brown University. Brown is an E-Verify Employer. Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, in the administration of its policies, programs, and activities. The University recognizes and rewards individuals on the basis of qualifications and performance. The University maintains certain affirmative action programs in compliance with applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Brown University