Research Assistant I Lab

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plans with contributions

Wellbeing and mental health resources

Professional development opportunities

Commuter benefits

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a full-time Research Assistant in Cambridge, MA for a large-scale project in Professor Randy Buckner's lab. This role involves data acquisition using behavioral and neuroimaging techniques, subject recruitment, and database management. Candidates should have a background in psychology or neuroscience and possess strong interpersonal skills. The position offers excellent benefits, including medical coverage, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. This is a one-year term position with a possibility of renewal based on funding.

Qualifications

• Experience with data acquisition and neuroimaging techniques is preferred.
• Proficiency with basic computing packages is required.
• Strong interpersonal skills and high level of organization are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct data acquisition using behavioral and neuroimaging techniques.
• Recruit subjects through community outreach and advertising.
• Maintain and score participant databases.

Skills

Data acquisition using behavioral techniques

Data entry and quality control

Strong interpersonal skills

Organization and attention to detail

Technical skills

Self-motivation

Education

Background in psychology, neuroscience, or a related field

B.A. or B.S. preferred

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Linux

MATLAB

SPM

FSL

fMRI

Job description

Job Summary

Full-time Research Assistant (RA) wanted for an exciting, large-scale project in the laboratory of Professor Randy Buckner.

Job-Specific Responsibilities

• Data acquisition using behavioral and neuroimaging techniques (MRI).
• Data entry, data checking, and quality control procedures.
• Subject recruitment and enrollment through community outreach and advertising.
• Serve as an interface among several collaborating lab groups.
• Maintain participant databases.
• Score and process data.
• Assist with administrative tasks.

Basic Qualifications

Background in psychology, neuroscience, or a related field and previous research experience is required.

Additional Qualifications and Skills

• B.A. or B.S. preferred.
• Proficiency with basic computing packages such as MS Word and Excel.
• Familiarity with one or more of the following: Linux, MATLAB, SPM, FSL, fMRI.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• High level of organization with careful attention to detail.
• Comfort with technical skills.
• High degree of motivation and self-sufficiency. Extensive training and supervision will be provided.

Position Details

• Standard hours: 35 hours per week.
• Visa sponsorship: unavailable.
• Pre-employment screening: identity.
• Location: Cambridge, MA; fully on site.
• One-year term position with renewal dependent upon continuation of funding.
• Requires flexibility for occasional evening and/or weekend MRI scan slots.

Salary and Benefits

This position is salary grade level 052. Please visit Harvard's Salary Ranges to view the corresponding salary range.

• Generous paid time off, including parental leave.
• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one.
• Retirement plans with university contributions.
• Wellbeing and mental health resources.
• Support for families and caregivers.
• Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement.
• Commuter benefits, discounts, and campus perks.

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