Pediatric Neuroimaging Research Assistant

Harvard University FAS Human Resources; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard University’s Gaab Lab seeks a full-time Research Assistant to support MRI/behavioral testing across multiple projects. This role is ideal for those considering graduate study in cognitive neuroscience, psychology, or education.

Responsibilities include data collection with children, administering cognitive/language assessments, recruiting participants, and data analysis. Typical hours are 35 per week with a one-year term and possible extension.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years related research experience (can be as part of the undergraduate degree).
• Demonstrated knowledge of research populations and/or techniques is required.
• Knowledge of basic research methods and statistical techniques required.
• Ability to work nights and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Collects magnetic resonance imaging data in individuals age 0-18.
• Administer and score psychometric assessments pertaining to cognitive, language, reading and math development (15-20 hours/week).
• Communicate with families in order to recruit and schedule research participants.
• Record and/or code data according to project requirements and established protocols.
• Process, organize, and summarize data; report experiment results using statistical software or program platforms.
• Make periodic reports of project status to supervisor or other team members.
• May instruct other staff and students in basic research methods or techniques.
• Assist in the design of experiments and tests.
• Perform administrative duties incidental to research tasks.
• Assist with data analysis and manuscript write-up; may present findings at conferences.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Research experience

Research methods

Statistics knowledge

Evening/weekend availability

Job description

Harvard University’s Gaab Lab seeks a full-time Research Assistant to support MRI/behavioral testing across multiple projects. This role is ideal for those considering graduate study in cognitive neuroscience, psychology, or education.

Responsibilities include data collection with children, administering cognitive/language assessments, recruiting participants, and data analysis. Typical hours are 35 per week with a one-year term and possible extension.