Research Assistant

Mass General Brigham • Somerville, MA

3d • $20 - $29 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Psychiatry Neuroimaging Laboratory is looking to hire a qualified candidate for the position of Research Assistant. The laboratory is part of the Department of Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital. The main mission of this laboratory is to understand brain abnormalities and their role in psychiatric disorders by using state-of-the-art neuroimaging techniques. If you would like to read more about the laboratory, please visit our website at http://pnl.bwh.harvard.edu

Requirements

• Qualified applicants must have a bachelor's degree, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work well with others on a research team.
• Psychology, neuroscience, computer science, engineering, and premed majors are encouraged to apply, but all are welcome.
• Prior research or clinical experience is recommended.
• Computer programing experience, including experience with Linux/UNIX systems, python/bash scripting, and/or scientific computing software (e.g. MATLAB, Python, R) is preferred but not required.
• Applications are being accepted for the position; hiring will take place as soon as possible. Applicants are expected to give a two-year commitment for the position.
• We request a resume and cover letter outlining your reasons for applying and the strengths you would bring to the position.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with others in a collaborative research environment that includes other Research Assistants, physicians, computer scientists, psychologists, neuroscientists, and other Principal Investigators on ongoing research studies involving investigating brain abnormalities in schizophrenia, clinical high risk for psychosis, traumatic brain injury, and other populations.
• Assist in managing and coordinating research studies by entering data, assisting on data analysis, and being involved in clinical laboratory work such as being present at MRI scans when subjects are scanned.
• Learn to use image processing tools for the pre-processing and analysis of structural, functional, and diffusion Magnetic Resonance Images (MRI).
• Learn to use statistical programs such as SPSS and R to manage participant data and run elementary statistical tests.
• Learn to troubleshoot and modify image processing pipelines.
• Collect, describe, and help analyze library research materials. Help to prepare and proof-read scientific manuscripts and grant applications.
• Adhere to established MGB and department policies, procedures, and objectives, and exemplify professionalism and exhibit values that contribute to the goals of the lab and the hospital.
• Perform other related research duties as directed or required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level