Research Assistant I Lab

Conditions. Workplace Diversity, LLC.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plans

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Conditions. Workplace Diversity, LLC. is seeking a full-time Research Assistant in Cambridge, MA for a large-scale project. The ideal candidate will have a background in psychology or neuroscience, excellent interpersonal skills, and technical proficiency in tools like MS Word and Excel.

The role includes data acquisition, subject recruitment, and supporting various lab groups. Comprehensive benefits include paid time off and health insurance starting on day one. This position will be on-site and requires flexibility in hours.

Qualifications

• Background in psychology, neuroscience, or a related field.
• Previous research experience is required.
• High degree of motivation and self-sufficiency.

Responsibilities

• Data acquisition using behavioral and neuroimaging techniques.
• Data entry, checking, and quality control procedures.
• Subject recruitment through community outreach.

Skills

Background in psychology

Research experience

Proficiency with MS Word and Excel

Familiarity with Linux, MATLAB, SPM, FSL, fMRI

Interpersonal skills

Organization and attention to detail

Technical skills

Education

B.A. or B.S.

Job description

Job Summary

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

Job-Specific Responsibilities

The RA's primary responsibilities include: (1) data acquisition using behavioral and neuroimaging techniques (MRI); (2) data entry, data checking, and quality control procedures; and (3) subject recruitment and enrollment through community outreach and advertising. Other responsibilities include serving as an interface among several collaborating lab groups, maintaining participant databases, scoring and processing data and assisting with administrative tasks.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

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

Additional Qualifications and Skills:

• B.A., B.S. preferred. Candidates should have proficiency with basic computing packages such as MS Word and Excel and will have some familiarity with one or more of the following (Linux, MATLAB, SPM, FSL, fMRI). Strong interpersonal skills, prior research experience, high level of organization with careful attention to detail, and comfort with technical skills are required. This position requires a high degree of motivation and self-sufficiency, although extensive training and supervision will be provided.

Additional Information

• Standard Hours/Schedule: 35 hours per week
• Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
• Pre-Employment Screening: Identity
• Other Information:

This is a one-year term position with renewal dependent upon continuation of funding. This position will be fully on site in Cambridge, MA and will require some flexibility in work hours to accommodate occasional evening and/or weekend MRI scan slots.

Salary Grade and Ranges

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

Benefits

Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:

• 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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