Research Technician

4 days ago

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

Research Technician


Seeking a highly-motivated research technician responsible for neuroimaging analysis and study support set-up for neuroimaging, data processing and statistical analysis, computer programming, and working with patient and Veteran populations


The Imaging Research Technician will be working with the Neuroimaging Research for Veterans Center (NeRVe) and the Translational Research Center for TBI and Stress Disorders (TRACTS) located at the VA Boston Healthcare System at the Jamaica Plain campus for the Boston Healthcare System.

These centers support multidisciplinary research that will lead to innovations in the diagnosis and treatment of Veterans who have mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBI) in conjunction with severe stress related emotional disorders, as well as other conditions affecting Veterans and older adults, including individuals at risk for cognitive decline due to aging or disease.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Functional and structural neuroimaging scanning support.
  • Screening and processing human subjects for neuroimaging research studies.
  • Analyze and process neuroimaging data using software such as Statistical Parametric Mapping (SPM), Freesurfer, and/or FSL.
  • Writing computer programs and scripts in language(s) including C, Matlab, and/or Linux.
  • Manage datasets such as SQL-based data storage.
  • Prepare data for presentations and manuscripts.
  • Assist with Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocol preparation records management.


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.


Qualifications and Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Psychology, Neuroscience, and/or Cognitive Science.
  • Prior experience in brain imaging research and use of neuroimaging software (FSL/Freesurfer/AFNI/SPM) is preferable; however, strong motivation to develop expertise in processing data across imaging domains is necessary.
  • Understanding of statistics, and ability to conduct ANOVAs, t-tests, general linear models (GLMs), multiple regression, as well as machine learning and multivariate statistics.
  • A good candidate will have strong computing skills and be able work with large datasets, Linux operating systems, MATLAB, shell scripting, and statistical analysis.


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


All candidates must live in the state of Massachusetts upon the start of their employment.


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


Selected Service

If you are male application born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.


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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