Research Specialist
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Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
Functioning independently under the general direction of Dr. Kohut (or a designated co-Investigator in the event he is unavailable) the Research Specialist will undertake specialized assignments that require singular skills and experience. With regard to research duties these assignments will include complex MRI data analysis that lie outside the expertise of other technical staff; evaluating several pre- and post-processing methods and critically evaluating results; literature searches to determine cutting-edge methods in clinical and preclinical MRI data analysis; maintaining organization and documentation of laboratory MRI study total these assignments will address unique research needs specific to our laboratory. The research specialist also will play a key role in the development of new methods and technologies for research advancement and will be encouraged to contribute to scientific reports and presentations.Qualifications
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Research Specialist will advise and report directly to Dr. Kohut on matters pertaining to magnetic resonance imaging data analysis and experimental needs of the laboratory. This may include the identification of software packages or equipment needs that are especially suited for preclinical MRI also may include the development of new protocols or pipelines.
The Research Specialist will work with Dr. Kohut on developing and implementing standardized preprocessing protocols that can be efficiently applied to different projects in the laboratory. This assignment is complex due to the collection of data from several species various imaging modalities and at multiple MRI magnet sites (3T and 9.4T; MGH Martinos Center).This assignment will require close co-ordination with the PI co-Is and post-doctoral fellows to address and satisfy the needs of all experimental protocols.
The Research Specialist as a result of previous experience and training in MRI research will assist in developing and carrying out specialized protocols for processing clinical and preclinical MRI data. The ability to compile scripts productively and efficiently is essential to fulfilling this assignment.
The Research Specialist also may be asked to play a role in the development of new methods and technologies for research advancement. This assignment also will depend on the Specialists ability to use or learn multiple data analysis and image handling software packages.
The Research Specialist will be included on all public reports of research in which he/she has played a key role and will be encouraged to contribute to scientific reports and presentations of those research data.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
QUALIFICATIONS:
Degree in biomedical sciences preferred.
2.>3 years experience in magnetic resonance imaging preprocessing and data analysis
SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
- Strong research skills including the ability to work independently on a day-to-day basis.
- In-depth experience in conducting magnetic resonance imaging research.
- Strong programming and scripting skills
- Excellent time management/organizational skills.
- Competency with several image analysis and software packages
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
Possible supervision of a research assistant.
WORKING CONDITIONS:weekly schedule TBD
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Pay Range
$62004.80 - $90750.40/AnnualGrade
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Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance make hiring decisions identify development needs mobilize employees across our system and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
