Research Assistant I

Job Summary

Full-time Research Assistant (RA) wanted in the laboratory of Professor Randy Buckner.

Auto req ID

61259BR

Job Code

403108 Research Assistant I Lab

Department Office Location

USA - MA - Cambridge

Business Title

Research Assistant I

Sub-Unit

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Salary Grade

052

Time Status

Full-time

Union

55 - Hvd Union Cler & Tech Workers

Basic Qualifications

College background in psychology, neuroscience, or a related field and previous research experience

Additional Qualifications and Skills

B.A., B.S. preferred. Candidates should have proficiency with basic computing packages such as MS Word and Excel and will have some familiarity with one or more of the following (Linux, MATLAB, SPM, FSL, fMRI). Strong interpersonal skills, prior research experience, high level of organization with careful attention to detail, being punctual, and comfort with technical skills are required. This position requires a high degree of motivation and self-sufficiency, although extensive training and supervision will be provided.

Additional Information

This is a two-year term position with renewal dependent upon continuation of funding.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to gain experience with human cognitive neuroscience research including working with clinical populations in preparation for a graduate career. This position will be fully onsite in Cambridge, MA and will require some flexibility in work hours to accommodate occasional evening and/or weekend MRI scan slots. When applying for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter in our preferred format as one, combined document (resume followed by cover letter). Please also include a list of professional references with your resume.

We regret that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

All formal offers are made by FAS HR.

Department

Psychology

Pre-Employment Screening

Identity

Job Function

Research

Position Description

The RA's primary responsibilities include: (1) data acquisition using behavioral and neuroimaging techniques (MRI); (2) data entry, data checking, and quality control procedures; and (3) participant recruitment and enrollment through community outreach and advertising.

Other responsibilities include serving as an interface among several collaborating lab groups, maintaining participant databases, scoring and processing data and assisting with administrative tasks.

School/Unit

Faculty of Arts and Sciences

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Working Conditions

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Work Format

On-Site