Research Assistant I Lab

Harvard University • Cambridge, MA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Harvard University’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences is hiring a full-time Research Assistant for a large-scale project in Professor Randy Buckner’s laboratory. The position focuses on behavioral and neuroimaging research, including MRI data acquisition, data quality control, participant recruitment and enrollment, and support for collaboration among lab groups. The role is a one-year term appointment, with renewal dependent on continued funding. It is fully on site in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and requires some flexibility to accommodate occasional evening or weekend MRI scan appointments. Extensive training and supervision will be provided. The position offers an opportunity to gain experience in cognitive neuroscience research, including work with clinical populations, in preparation for graduate study.

Requirements

• Background in psychology, neuroscience, or a related field.
• Previous research experience.
• Proficiency with basic computing packages such as MS Word and Excel.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• High level of organization and careful attention to detail.
• Comfort with technical skills.
• High degree of motivation and self-sufficiency.
• Ability to work fully on site in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and accommodate occasional evening and/or weekend MRI scan slots.

Nice To Haves

• B.A. or B.S. preferred.
• Familiarity with one or more of Linux, MATLAB, SPM, FSL, or fMRI.

Responsibilities

• Acquire data using behavioral and neuroimaging techniques, including MRI.
• Enter, check, and perform quality-control procedures on data.
• Recruit and enroll research participants through community outreach and advertising.
• Serve as an interface among collaborating lab groups.
• Maintain participant databases.
• Score and process data.
• Assist with administrative tasks.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off, including parental leave.
• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one.
• Retirement plans with university contributions.
• Wellbeing and mental health resources.
• Support for families and caregivers.
• Professional development opportunities, including tuition assistance and reimbursement.
• Commuter benefits, discounts, and campus perks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed