Research Assistant Anatomy Neurobiology

Boston University; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston University in Framingham is seeking Research Assistants for the Framingham Heart Study Brain Aging Program (FHS-BAP) funded by the NIA. You will conduct and coordinate neuropsychological testing, digital tasks, standardized interviews, and motor examinations for participants aged 25–100, with data entry and random chart reviews.

This role involves preparing case reports, coordinating adjudication meetings, supporting recruitment and administrative tasks, and collaborating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; some travel for testing of participants.

Responsibilities

• Conduct, coordinate, and data entry of neuropsychological testing and digital tasks.
• Administer standardized interviews and motor examinations for participants aged 25–100.
• Prepare case reports and coordinate consensus adjudication meetings.
• Review participant charts and medical records for disease indicators (e.g., dementia, Alzheimer's disease, surgeries, TBI).
• Recruitment and administrative tasks; lead/co-ordinate short and long term projects with investigators.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Framingham Heart Study Brain Aging Program (FHS-BAP) is seeking Research Assistants for its NIA-funded project work. The position responsibilities include conducting, coordination, and data entry of neuropsychological testing, digital tasks, standardized interviews, and motor examination of participants, ages 25 - 100+. Preparing case reports and coordinating consensus adjudication meetings. Additional responsibilities include reviewing FHS participant charts and medical records for other disease indicators (e.g., dementia, Alzheimer's disease, surgeries, TBI, etc.) and performing recruitment and administrative tasks as needed. The work will include exposure to medical terminology, public health methodology, involve participant contact and data collection/entry. The candidate will also be responsible for leading and coordinating other short term and long term projects with investigators.

Required Skills

Bachelor's degree required; some travel required as needed for testing of participants.

_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. _

Required Experience

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree required; some travel required as needed for testing of participants.

_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. _