Research Assistant

Mass General Brigham; Somerville (MA); Híbrido; USD 29 000 - 40 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The Psychiatry Neuroimaging Laboratory at Mass General Brigham is hiring a Research Assistant to support cutting-edge brain imaging studies. You will work with physicians, scientists, and researchers to collect, organize, and analyze data from neuroimaging experiments, including MRI scans.

Qualified applicants typically hold a bachelor’s degree and may have experience in psychology, neuroscience, computer science, engineering, or related fields.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree required; strong organizational skills and ability to work well with others on a research team.
• Prior research or clinical experience is recommended.
• Computing experience with Linux/UNIX, Python/Bash scripting, and software such as MATLAB, Python, or R is preferred but not required.

Responsabilidades

• Collaborate with researchers, physicians, computer scientists, psychologists, and neuroscientists on studies of brain abnormalities.
• Assist in managing and coordinating research studies: data entry, data analysis, and lab work including MRI sessions.
• Learn to use image processing tools for preprocessing and analysis of MRI data.
• Assist in describing and analyzing library materials and help prepare manuscripts and grant applications.

Conhecimentos

Psychology

Neuroscience

Computer science

Engineering

Premed majors

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree

Ferramentas

MATLAB

Python

R

Linux/UNIX

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Site: The Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Inc.

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

The Psychiatry Neuroimaging Laboratory is looking to hire a qualified candidate for the position of Research Assistant. The laboratory is part of the Department of Psychiatry at Mass General Brigham. The main mission of this laboratory is to understand brain abnormalities and their role in psychiatric disorders by using state-of-the-art neuroimaging techniques. If you would like to read more about the laboratory, please visit our website at http://pnl.bwh.harvard.edu

Qualifications

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

_Pleasenote,the functions below are representative of major duties that are typically associated with these positions. Specific responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Similarly, not all duties that have been outlined will be assigned to each position._

• Work closely with others in a collaborative research environment that includes other Research Assistants, physicians, computer scientists, psychologists, neuroscientists, and other Principal Investigators on ongoing research studies involving investigating brain abnormalities in schizophrenia,clinicalhigh riskfor psychosis,traumatic brain injury, and other populations.
• Assistin managing and coordinating research studies by entering data,assistingondata analysis, and being involved in clinical laboratory work such as being present at MRI scans when subjects are scanned.
• Learn touseimage processing tools for the pre-processing and analysis of structural, functional, and diffusion Magnetic Resonance Images (MRI).
• Learn tousestatistical programs such as SPSSand Rto manage participant data and run elementary statisticaltests.
• Learn to troubleshoot andmodifyimage processing pipelines.
• Collect, describe, and help analyze library research materials.Help toprepare and proof-readscientific manuscripts and grant applications.
• Adhere to establishedMGBanddepartment policies,procedures,andobjectives, and exemplify professionalism and exhibit values that contribute to the goals of the lab and the hospital.
• Performotherrelated research duties as directed orrequired.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• Psychology, neuroscience, computer science, engineering, andpremedmajors are encouraged to apply, but all are welcome.
• Prior research or clinical experience is recommended.
• Computer programing experience, including experience with Linux/UNIX systems, python/bashscripting, and/or scientific computing software (e.g.MATLAB, Python, R) is preferred but notrequired.
• Applications are being accepted for the position; hiring will take place as soon as possible.Applicants are expected to give a two-year commitmentforthe position. This position will provide invaluable experience for those interested in pursuing graduate study in the fields ofpsychology,medicine, engineering, neuroscience, or computer science.

Applications are being accepted for the position; hiring will take place as soon as possible.Applicants are expected to give a two-year commitmentforthe position.

EDUCATION

• Qualified applicants must have a bachelor’s degree, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work well with others on a research team.

EXPERIENCE

• Psychology, neuroscience, computer science, engineering, andpremedmajors are encouraged to apply, but all are welcome.
• Prior research or clinical experienceisrecommended.
• Computer programing experience, including experience with Linux/UNIX systems, python/bashscripting, and/or scientific computing software (e.g.MATLAB, Python, R) is preferred but notrequired.

If you have further questions, please contact:

Hannah Reiter, Research Assistant,Email:[e-mail]

Remote Type

Hybrid

Work Location

399 Revolution Drive

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$21.00 - $29.01/Hourly

Grade

5

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

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