Research Assistant 2, Anatomy & Neurobiology

Boston University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston University Medical Campus seeks a Research Assistant to support an NIH-funded study on the impact of psychosocial stress and cardiorespiratory fitness on brain health and mental health in Black emerging adult college students. The role involves conducting informed consent and screening, providing technical support, maintaining equipment, and organizing datasets.

You will collect data including cardiorespiratory fitness testing, actigraphy, and structured interviews on mental health and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 1–3 years of research experience.
• Experience working with diverse participant groups is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct informed consent and screening.
• Provide technical support and maintain equipment.
• Organize and archive datasets; data collection.
• Collect data including cardiorespiratory fitness testing and actigraphy.
• Assist with structured interviews on mental health and perceived discrimination.
• Support community engagement activities as needed.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Category
Boston University Medical Campus --> Professional

Job Location
Boston, MA, United States

Tracking Code
26500900080923

Posted Date
9/30/2026

Salary Grade
Grade 44

Expected Hiring Range Minimum
$46,000.00

Expected Hiring Range Maximum
$47,300.00

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Type
Full-Time/Regular

The Research Assistant will support an NIH-funded research study on the impact of psychosocial stress and cardiorespiratory fitness on brain health and mental health in Black emerging adult college/university student and will require conducting informed consent and screening, providing technical support, including maintaining minor equipment, organizing and archiving datasets; data collection, including cardiorespiratory fitness testing, collecting and analyzing actigraphy data, assisting with structured interview on mental health, trauma history, perceived discrimination; and assisting with tasks related to community engagement as needed. This individual will work closely with the postdoctoral fellow. The candidate should have relevant prior experience in an academic research setting. The candidate should also have experience working with a diverse research team and interacting with diverse groups of research participants. This position may be well-aligned with individuals considering future doctoral study, given the research exposure and technical work involved.

Required Skills

Bachelor's and 1-3 years of experience.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.