Research Lab Tech I - Psychiatry CNY

Mass General Brigham; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a full-time Research Assistant to support cognitive neuroscience research. This role involves coordinating projects, analyzing neuroimaging data, and contributing to scientific publications. Ideal for those pursuing graduate studies in related fields.

Qualifications

• Experience in cognitive neuroscience and psycholinguistics.
• Ability to manage large language data sets.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate research projects and collect neuroimaging data.
• Preprocess and analyze neuroimaging data.
• Assist with publication and presentation materials.

Skills

Statistical Analysis

Data Documentation

Computational Modeling

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Tools

SPM8

MNEpython

Python

Job description

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Site: The General Hospital Corporation

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Research Assistant Position, Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging

Projected Start Date: Summer 2025

We are seeking a full-time Research Technician to assist with cognitive neuroscience and psycholinguistic research. The lab focuses on brain activation during language processing. Responsibilities include coordinating research projects, collecting and analyzing neuroimaging data (fMRI, MEG, ERP), conducting statistical analysis, writing scientific manuscripts, and maintaining lab operations.

This position offers experience in cognitive neuroscience, experimental psychology, psycholinguistics, clinical applications, and database/program management. It is ideal for someone planning graduate studies in related fields. The lab has sites at Tufts University (Medford, MA) and the Martinos Center (Charlestown, MA), both accessible from Boston.

Application Requirements

Please submit a single document containing:

1. A cover letter explaining your interest, relevant research and administrative experience, skills matching the job, and future goals.
2. A CV including related coursework and research experience.

Qualifications

Responsibilities include working with a multidisciplinary team to collect and analyze neuroimaging data, and managing large language data sets using computational modeling. Specific tasks include:

• Setting up and running neuroimaging and behavioral experiments, including participant interaction, equipment maintenance, and data documentation.
• Preprocessing and analyzing neuroimaging data (fMRI, MEG), troubleshooting code, and modifying scripts in bash and Python.
• Running statistical analyses with software like SPM8 and MNEpython.
• Creating visualizations and inputting data into Large Language Models.
• Performing literature searches and maintaining lab documentation.
• Assisting with publication and presentation materials, such as data tables, graphs, and posters.

Additional Details

Location: Onsite at 149 Thirteenth Street, Boston, MA

Hours: 40 hours/week, Day shift

Employment Type: Regular

EEO Statement: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.