Neurobiology Research Specialist: Cognition & Aging Projects

Boston University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston University Medical Campus is seeking a Research Specialist for the Framingham Heart Study Brain Aging Program. The role focuses on coordination, data entry, and quality control of neuropsychological testing, digital tasks, and standardized interviews for participants aged 25–100+.

Home visits and virtual testing are included. Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree and experience in cognitive testing or neuropsychology are preferred, with occasional travel for participant testing and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Some travel required for testing of participants.
• Experience with cognitive testing, neuropsychology, psychometrics is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leading specific projects, short and long-term.
• Coordinate data collection, entry, and quality control for neuropsychological testing and related tasks.
• Perform IRB-related tasks and maintain manuals of procedures.
• Manage office tasks including onboarding, calendars, documentation, and filing.

Skills

cognitive testing experience

research coordination

psychometrics

neuropsychology

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Boston University Medical Campus is seeking a Research Specialist for the Framingham Heart Study Brain Aging Program. The role focuses on coordination, data entry, and quality control of neuropsychological testing, digital tasks, and standardized interviews for participants aged 25–100+.

Home visits and virtual testing are included. Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree and experience in cognitive testing or neuropsychology are preferred, with occasional travel for participant testing and