Neurobiology Research Specialist — Cognitive Aging

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

Job summary

Boston University is seeking a Research Specialist in Anatomy & Neurobiology to support the Framingham-based NIA-funded project. The role emphasizes coordination, data entry, and quality control of neuropsychological testing, digital tasks, and standardized interviews for participants aged 25–100+.

Core responsibilities include leading projects, supporting data management, and assisting IRB-related tasks, with clinic testing and occasional home or virtual visits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; some travel for participant testing.
• Experience in cognitive testing, research coordination, psychometrics, and neuropsychology preferred.
• Testing will occur in clinic, with home visits and virtual testing as needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate data entry and quality control of neuropsychological testing.
• Manage digital tasks, standardized interviews, and motor examinations for participants.
• Lead short- and long-term projects within the brain aging program.
• Assist IRB procedures, documentation, and program management.
• Support office tasks including purchasing, onboarding, calendars, and filing.

Skills

Cognitive testing

Research coordination

Psychometrics

Neuropsychology

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Boston University is seeking a Research Specialist in Anatomy & Neurobiology to support the Framingham-based NIA-funded project. The role emphasizes coordination, data entry, and quality control of neuropsychological testing, digital tasks, and standardized interviews for participants aged 25–100+.

Core responsibilities include leading projects, supporting data management, and assisting IRB-related tasks, with clinic testing and occasional home or virtual visits.