Research Technician, Psychological & Brain Sciences

Boston University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston University, Arts & Sciences Division, is seeking a Research Technician to support the Multicultural Alzheimer's Prevention Program. The role involves daily activities for the prevention research program, community outreach, participant recruitment and cognitive testing.

You will assist with data entry, analysis and manuscript preparation under the guidance of the Program Director, with a bachelor's degree and 1-3 years of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field and 1-3 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily activities to support the prevention research program.
• Engage in community outreach and participant recruitment.
• Contribute to data entry, analysis and manuscript preparation.

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Category

Charles River Campus --> Administrative/Support/Clerical

Job Location

Boston, MA, United States

Tracking Code

26501028010806

Posted Date

8/11/2026

Salary Grade

Grade 00

Expected Hiring Range Minimum

$2,163.00

Expected Hiring Range Maximum

$2,940.00

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

Established in 1873, Arts and Sciences is Boston University's largest and most academically diverse unit, encompassing over 8,400 undergraduates, 2,000 graduate students, 800 faculty members, and 300 staff across 50 departments, programs, centers, and institutes. Our faculty are award-winning researchers, innovative teachers, and dedicated mentors committed to exploring the complexities of our present and past, uncovering new perspectives, and crafting creative solutions to real-world problems. Our staff are dynamic, mission-driven professionals who foster community, inclusion, and belonging to advance every aspect of the college enterprise. Our community thrives on collaboration, bold ideas, and interdisciplinary exploration. Join us in supporting the pursuit of knowledge that changes the world and provides boundless opportunities to inspire the next generation of leaders.

We offer generous benefits, including health, dental, and life insurance, tuition remission, retirement savings, paid time off, and holiday leave. 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 be responsible for carrying out daily activities to support the prevention research program. This includes community outreach, participant recruitment and cognitive testing, as well as contributing to data entry, analysis and manuscript preparation.

Required Skills

Bachelors degree in related field and 1-3 years of experience.

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.

In accordance with the Local 2324 collective bargaining agreement, this job will be open to internal applicants only for the first week of posting.

Current L2324 represented employees.