RESEARCH TECHNICIAN, Psychological & Brain Sciences BOSTON, MA

Boston University; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Boston University seeks a part-time Research Technician for the Multicultural Alzheimer’s Prevention Program. The technician will engage in essential activities supporting research on Alzheimer’s disease, including participant recruitment and data analysis. Ideal candidates hold a bachelor's degree in a related field and possess relevant research experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct community outreach and participant recruitment.
• Perform cognitive testing and contribute to data entry.
• Assist with neuroimaging data analysis and manuscript preparation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization skills

Unix/Linux

MATLAB

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

Category

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.