RESEARCH TECHNICIAN, Psychological & Brain Sciences

Boston University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Boston University seeks a part-time Research Technician in the Multicultural Alzheimer’s Prevention Program. The role involves participant recruitment, cognitive testing, and data analysis to support innovative research on Alzheimer's disease. Applicants should hold a relevant bachelor's degree and have 1-3 years of experience in research, particularly in brain imaging.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in clinical or brain imaging research.
• Familiarity with brain imaging software.
• Ability to work productively under minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Support prevention research program through community outreach and participant recruitment.
• Conduct cognitive testing and data entry.
• Analyze neuroimaging data and assist in manuscript preparation.

Skills

Unix/Linux operating systems

MATLAB

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, psychology, neuroscience, or related fields

Tools

Freesurfer/SPM

Job description

RESEARCH TECHNICIAN, Psychological & Brain Sciences

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Category
Charles River Campus --> Administrative/Support/Clerical

Job Location
BOSTON, MA, United States

Tracking Code
25500881300522

Posted Date
5/23/2025

Salary Grade
Grade 25

Position Type
Part-Time

The Multicultural Alzheimer’s Prevention Program (MAPP) in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences is an initiative to advance our understanding of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and prevent cognitive decline in diverse populations.

Working under the general guidance of the Program Director (Dr. Yakeel T. Quiroz), the Research Technician will support the prevention research program through community outreach, participant recruitment, cognitive testing, data entry, neuroimaging data analysis, and manuscript preparation.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, psychology, neuroscience, or related fields.
• 1-3 years of experience in clinical or brain imaging research. Familiarity with brain imaging software (Freesurfer/SPM) is required.
• Ability to work productively under minimal supervision.
• Strong expertise in Unix/Linux operating systems, MATLAB, and prior experience in brain imaging research.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy, marital or parental status, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
• Industries: Higher Education

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