Research Assistant
The Laboratory of Joshua Corbin
Children's National Medical Center
The laboratory of Joshua Corbin, PhD in the Center for Neuroscience Research at Children’s
National Medical Center seeks a full time laboratory research assistant at any level of experience.
Responsibilities:
• Providing experimental support for ongoing NIH and foundation funded projects exploring various aspects of mammalian brain development. Experimental approaches will include, but not limited to standard molecular and cellular neurobiology techniques such as tissue cryosectioning, gene expression analyses,DNA construct design, etc.
• Basic lab management duties such as coordinating lab ordering, lab protocol organization, etc.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Previous lab wet lab experience with above techniques, including rodent handling are
preferred, but not required.
• Candidate should hold at least an undergraduate degree in neuroscience or related biological science.
• Ability to dedicate a minimum of 40 hours/week.
• Interest in developmental biology or neurobiology.
• Ability to work both well within a team and independently.
• Attention to detail, strong work ethic and desire to learn.
How to Apply:
The position will be open starting Spring 2013. Interested candidates should send a CV
along with contact for 3 letters of reference to:
Joshua Corbin, PhD
Associate Professor
Center for Neuroscience Research
Children’s National Medical Center
111 Michigan Avenue, NW
Washington DC, 20010
JCorbin@cnmcresearch.org
The Laboratory of Joshua Corbin
Children's National Medical Center
The laboratory of Joshua Corbin, PhD in the Center for Neuroscience Research at Children’s
National Medical Center seeks a full time laboratory research assistant at any level of experience.
Responsibilities:
• Providing experimental support for ongoing NIH and foundation funded projects exploring various aspects of mammalian brain development. Experimental approaches will include, but not limited to standard molecular and cellular neurobiology techniques such as tissue cryosectioning, gene expression analyses,DNA construct design, etc.
• Basic lab management duties such as coordinating lab ordering, lab protocol organization, etc.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Previous lab wet lab experience with above techniques, including rodent handling are
preferred, but not required.
• Candidate should hold at least an undergraduate degree in neuroscience or related biological science.
• Ability to dedicate a minimum of 40 hours/week.
• Interest in developmental biology or neurobiology.
• Ability to work both well within a team and independently.
• Attention to detail, strong work ethic and desire to learn.
How to Apply:
The position will be open starting Spring 2013. Interested candidates should send a CV
along with contact for 3 letters of reference to:
Joshua Corbin, PhD
Associate Professor
Center for Neuroscience Research
Children’s National Medical Center
111 Michigan Avenue, NW
Washington DC, 20010
JCorbin@cnmcresearch.org
