Research Assistant

1 month ago

Boston, United States Boston VA Research Institute, Inc. (BVARI) Full time

POSITION TYPE: Hourly / Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Principal Investigator(s)


We are looking for a highly motivated, organized research assistant to join our team and be involved in all aspects of an innovative NIH-funded project aimed at characterizing and treating DP. This project involves working with an experienced group of cognitive neuroscientists with expertise in face recognition/prosopagnosia (Joe DeGutis and Brad Duchaine), EEG, and structural and functional MRI (Mike Esterman and David Salat). It also involves being a member of the Boston Attention and Learning Laboratory, an interdisciplinary group of ~10 cognitive neuroscientists and clinical psychologists/neuropsychologists interesting in characterizing the cognitive and neural mechanisms underlying deficits in patient populations and developing innovative cognitive training, TMS, and pharmacological treatments.


Our lab is based at the Boston VA Medical Center in Jamaica Plain. The position will provide an excellent opportunity for training in the fields of cognitive neuroscience, cognitive rehabilitation, and neuropsychology and will uniquely prepare the individual for cognitive, clinical, or neuroscience graduate school programs.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES


  • Involved in recruiting participants, collecting/analyzing behavioral and clinical assessments, and will assist the postdoctoral fellow(s) in collecting structural (MRI, DTI) and functional neuroimaging data (fMRI, EEG).
  • Overseeing prosopagnosics’ use of novel, innovative computer-based training programs aimed at enhancing face perception and face memory processes and performing pre/post-training assessments.
  • Manage and analyze data, help with manuscript and grant preparation, and perform various administrative tasks (e.g., IRB) as needed.
  • Will have several opportunities to be involved in publishing papers (the previous research coordinator was part of 5 papers over 2 years, 3 first-authored) and present their work at local and national conferences.
  • Coordinating with other undergraduate research assistants involved in this project.


QUALIFICATIONS

  • College degree in psychology, neuroscience or related field and interest in pursuing a career in such a field.
  • Previous research experience
  • The candidate must be highly organized and have excellent people skills.
  • Technical skills such as knowledge of neuroimaging techniques, statistical methods, and programming are also a plus.
  • Must be reliable, responsible, and professional in demeanor.
  • Ability to work independently or as part of a team
  • Excellent writing and communication skills


The employee must be a resident of Massachusetts upon start date.

Please note we are unable to provide work authorization and/or visa sponsorship.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.


Physical Demands

The physical demands described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.


While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands; and reach with hands and arms.


This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.


Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.


Travel

No travel is expected for this position.


Work Authorization/Security Clearance

An employee in this position must complete all appropriate background checks at the time of hire and periodic reappointment.


Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.


Equal Opportunity Employer

Boston VA Research Institute provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absences, compensation, and training.

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