PTSD Research Assistant — EEG & Clinical Trials

Mass General Brigham Incorporated; Belmont (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham Incorporated's McLean Hospital is seeking two Research Assistants to contribute to an NIH-funded PTSD study focusing on treatment response and biomarkers. You will collaborate on clinical assessments, EEG data collection, and wearable actigraphy, with direct participant interaction onsite in Belmont, MA.

The role offers hands-on training, supervision, and opportunities to participate in research meetings, abstracts, and manuscripts, supporting career development in clinical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's encouraged for preferred education track.
• Strong attention to detail and data handling skills are essential.
• Knowledge of clinical research protocols and participant interaction.
• Ability to work under supervision while maintaining independence when appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and assess participants, schedule visits, and collect data.
• Conduct clinical assessments and administer questionnaires.
• Support EEG data collection and data entry for study records.
• Maintain study documentation and regulatory binders as required.
• Assist with data management, QA/QC, and preliminary analyses.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Follow directions

Interpersonal communication

Clinical research knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in psychology / neuroscience / cognitive science / biology or related field

Tools

MATLAB

Python

R

Job description

Mass General Brigham Incorporated's McLean Hospital is seeking two Research Assistants to contribute to an NIH-funded PTSD study focusing on treatment response and biomarkers. You will collaborate on clinical assessments, EEG data collection, and wearable actigraphy, with direct participant interaction onsite in Belmont, MA.

The role offers hands-on training, supervision, and opportunities to participate in research meetings, abstracts, and manuscripts, supporting career development in clinical