RESEARCH ASSISTANT I / 40 HOUR / DAY / BWH DEPT. OF PSYCHIATRY Job in Boston, Massachusetts US
RESEARCH ASSISTANT I / 40 HOUR / DAY / BWH DEPT. OF PSYCHIATRY
Responsibilities: GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT 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 and Radiology at Brigham and Women's 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. The Research Assistant will work closely with other researchers (physicians, research assistants, computer scientists, psychologists, neuroscientists, etc) in ongoing studies investigating brain abnormalities in schizophrenia, traumatic brain injury, and other populations. We are a big, diverse, and collaborative lab - if you would like to read more about the laboratory, please visit our website at http://pnl.bwh.harvard.edu PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - 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 to manage participant data and run elementary statistical tests. - Collect, describe, and help analyze library research materials. Help to prepare and proof read scientific manuscripts and grant applications. - Adhere to established BWH 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. Requirements: QUALIFICATIONS Qualified applicants must have a bachelor's degree, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work well with others on a research team. SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED Psychology, neuroscience, computer science, engineering, and premed majors are encouraged to apply, but all are welcome. Prior research or clinical experience is recommended; knowledge of SPSS and Linux are a plus. Shift: Day Shift EEO Statement: An EEO, AA, VEVRAA Employer