Job Announcement - Research Assistant in Brain Imaging
Boston, MA, USA
Full time research assistant positions are available in structural and functional imaging of several clinical conditions including degenerative brain changes in individuals with neurological diseases, traumatic brain injury, and post-traumatic stress disorder using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The technician will be responsible for processing and analyzing MRI images, as well as for running analyses combining MRI data with neuropsychological, behavioral and other health associated data. The technician will also be trained in operation of the MRI scanner, and for maintaining and updating datasets. In addition, the research assistant will have the opportunity to take advantage of several educational opportunities, such as seminars and talks, in the Boston area. Candidates must have a high degree of computer literacy and be willing to learn to use our locally developed MRI analysis software. A long-term interest in neuroscience, neuropsychology, clinical psychology, or patient care is preferred, and a two-year commitment is required. Some knowledge of basic statistics is a plus. Applicants should send a resume and contact information for two references via email
to David Salat: salat *at* nmr.mgh.harvard.edu with "RESEARCH ASSISTANT" as the subject line. More information about the Martinos Center can be found at http://www.nmr.mgh.harvard.edu/. Information about technical aspects of this work can be found at http://surfer.nmr.mgh.harvard.edu/fswiki.
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