Neuroimaging Research Assistant (MRI) - Data Lab

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plans with contributions

Wellbeing and mental health resources

Professional development opportunities

Commuter benefits

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a full-time Research Assistant in Cambridge, MA for a large-scale project in Professor Randy Buckner's lab. This role involves data acquisition using behavioral and neuroimaging techniques, subject recruitment, and database management. Candidates should have a background in psychology or neuroscience and possess strong interpersonal skills. The position offers excellent benefits, including medical coverage, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. This is a one-year term position with a possibility of renewal based on funding.

Qualifications

• Experience with data acquisition and neuroimaging techniques is preferred.
• Proficiency with basic computing packages is required.
• Strong interpersonal skills and high level of organization are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct data acquisition using behavioral and neuroimaging techniques.
• Recruit subjects through community outreach and advertising.
• Maintain and score participant databases.

Skills

Data acquisition using behavioral techniques

Data entry and quality control

Strong interpersonal skills

Organization and attention to detail

Technical skills

Self-motivation

Education

Background in psychology, neuroscience, or a related field

B.A. or B.S. preferred

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Linux

MATLAB

SPM

FSL

fMRI

Job description

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a full-time Research Assistant in Cambridge, MA for a large-scale project in Professor Randy Buckner's lab. This role involves data acquisition using behavioral and neuroimaging techniques, subject recruitment, and database management. Candidates should have a background in psychology or neuroscience and possess strong interpersonal skills. The position offers excellent benefits, including medical coverage, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. This is a one-year term position with a possibility of renewal based on funding.