Pediatric MRI & Cognitive Development Research Assistant

Harvard Graduate School of Education; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Wellbeing resources

Family support

Tuition assistance

Commuter benefits

Campus perks

Job summary

Harvard Graduate School of Education in Cambridge, MA seeks a full-time Research Assistant to support MRI/behavioral studies in the Gaab Lab, focusing on language, reading, and math development across ages 0-18. The role involves recruiting participants, administering cognitive and language assessments, data processing, and contributing to analyses and manuscript preparation.

Appointment is for one year with potential extension; 35 hours per week on campus; compensation $58,000–$59,000 with

Qualifications

• Minimum two years related research experience (including undergraduate work).
• Knowledge of research populations and techniques is required.
• Knowledge of basic research methods and statistical techniques is required.
• Ability to work nights and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Collect MRI data from individuals aged 0-18 and assist with project data collection.
• Administer and score psychometric assessments related to cognitive, language, reading, and math development.
• Recruit and schedule participants by communicating with families.
• Record and code data according to protocols; training provided.
• Process, organize, summarize data and report results using software.
• Provide periodic project status updates to the supervisor and team.
• May instruct staff and students in basic research methods.
• Assist in experimental design and tests; perform incidental administrative duties.
• Contribute to data analysis and manuscript write-ups; present findings as needed.

Skills

Research experience

Knowledge of research populations

Basic research methods

Ability to work nights/weekends

Job description

Harvard Graduate School of Education in Cambridge, MA seeks a full-time Research Assistant to support MRI/behavioral studies in the Gaab Lab, focusing on language, reading, and math development across ages 0-18. The role involves recruiting participants, administering cognitive and language assessments, data processing, and contributing to analyses and manuscript preparation.

Appointment is for one year with potential extension; 35 hours per week on campus; compensation $58,000–$59,000 with