RESEARCH TECHNICIAN, Psychological & Brain Sciences

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

Job summary

Boston University is seeking a part-time Research Technician for the Multicultural Alzheimer's Prevention Program. The role involves community outreach, participant recruitment, and supporting research through data analysis. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 1-3 years of experience in research are required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support daily activities for the prevention research program.
• Conduct community outreach and participant recruitment.
• Contribute to cognitive testing, data entry, and manuscript preparation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Unix/Linux expertise

MATLAB experience

Education

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

Tools

Brain imaging software (Freesurfer/SPM)

Job description

RESEARCH TECHNICIAN, Psychological & Brain Sciences

Job Description
RESEARCH TECHNICIAN, Psychological & Brain Sciences

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 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, neuroimaging data analysis and manuscript preparation.

Required Skills

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

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.


Required Skills


Job Location: BOSTON, MA
Position Type: Part-Time
Salary Grade: Grade 25

To apply, visit https://jobs.silkroad.com/BU/External/jobs/315449







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