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Lower Merion Township, Pennsylvania, United States
Onsite
Total Compensation
About the Position
The Research Assistant supports the ongoing research in the Marshall lab, specifically investigating the cellular and molecular mechanisms of Alzheimer’s disease. The position involves executing and optimizing experimental protocols, maintaining cell culture lines, assisting with microscopy-based analyses, and contributing to data collection and interpretation. The Research Assistant will also play a key role in laboratory organization, inventory management, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
Primary Responsibilities
Line of Report: The Research Assistant reports to Courtney Marshall, Assistant Professor of Neuroscience.
Minimum Qualifications
Professional Competencies
Preferred Qualifications
We are aware that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet qualifications as described in the job advertisement. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and recognize that a successful candidate may come from a less traditional career trajectory, and have skills and abilities gained outside a classroom context, or an equivalent skill set. We encourage you to apply and share how you meet the position’s qualifications.
To Apply: Interested applicants are invited to submit an application through Haverford College’s Workday career website (no other form of application is accepted). A complete application includes 1) a resume and 2) a cover letter summarizing your interest and how your experiences and skills meet the requirements of the position. Please email recruiting@haverford.edu with questions about submitting your materials.
The application deadline is November 17, 2026. Application review will begin after the deadline has passed. Should the search committee be interested in pursuing your candidacy, you will hear from them directly. Finalists will be asked to provide three professional references.
Haverford College strives to maintain an equitable, accessible, and welcoming environment where staff, faculty and students of all backgrounds, perspectives, abilities, and experience can work, learn, and thrive. Haverford College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other identity or characteristic protected by law. Haverford College recognizes that we live and work on Lenape land.