Research Assistant 2, Anatomy & Neurobiology

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

Job summary

Boston University Medical Campus invites applications for a Research Assistant 2 in Anatomy & Neurobiology. The role supports an NIH-funded study on psychosocial stress and cardiorespiratory fitness effects on brain health among Black emerging adult students, involving consent, screening, data collection, and community engagement.

The successful candidate will work with a postdoctoral fellow, gather actigraphy data, perform fitness testing, and help organize and archive datasets while

Qualifications

• Conduct informed consent and screening procedures.
• Provide technical support and maintain minor equipment.
• Organize and archive datasets.
• Collect data including cardiorespiratory fitness testing.
• Collect and analyze actigraphy data.
• Assist with structured interviews on mental health and trauma history.
• Assist with community engagement tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the postdoctoral fellow.
• Collaborate with a diverse research team and participants.

Skills

Informed consent and screening

Technical support

Data collection and dataset management

Cardiorespiratory fitness testing

Actigraphy data analysis

Structured interviews on mental health

Community engagement support

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Research Assistant 2, Anatomy & Neurobiology

Category

Boston University Medical Campus --> Professional

Job Location

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.