Research Assistant
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Job Location:
Somerville, NJ - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 19 - 28
Posted on:
23 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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
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
Qualifications
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Please note the functions below are representative of major duties that are typically associated with these positions. Specific responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Similarly not all duties that have been outlined will be assigned to each position.
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.
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.
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. This position will provide invaluable experience for those interested in pursuing graduate study in the fields of psychology medicine engineering neuroscience or computer science.
We request a resume and cover letter outlining your reasons for applying and the
strengths you would bring to the position. If interested please apply online through this website and upload a resume and cover letter (as PDFs) in one document.
EDUCATION:
Qualified applicants must have a bachelors degree strong organizational skills and the ability to work well with others on a research team.
EXPERIENCE:
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.
If you have further questions please contact:
Kota Chin Research Assistant Email:
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Pay Range
$19.76 - $28.44/HourlyGrade
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Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Spss
- Data Collection
- DNA Isolation
- Stata
- Biochemistry
- Qualitative Research Interviewing
- Research Experience
- Statistical Software
- Molecular Biology
- Research Laboratory Experience
- Western Blot
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