Research Assistant I RESEARCH NEUROLOGY LMK

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Research Assistant I assists the Principal Investigator and study team in coordinating research activities, including data collection and management, routine research activities, and support for epidemiological and other population-based studies. This position focuses on movement disorders, cognitive neuroscience, and deep brain stimulation (DBS) research, working with patients with Parkinson’s disease and other neurological disorders and coordinating with physicians and a multidisciplinary research team. Responsibilities include identifying, recruiting, and scheduling patients; obtaining informed consent; administering clinical, cognitive, and research assessments; collecting, processing, analyzing, and managing research data; maintaining regulatory and study documentation; and coordinating DBS research visits and longitudinal follow-up. The role also includes managing study cohorts, communicating with subjects, conducting mailings and follow-up, and obtaining necessary documents. The position is hybrid, based at 60 Fenwood Road, with a 40-hour workweek and a day shift. Candidates completing a bachelor’s degree may have six months from hire to provide degree-equivalency verification, or up to one year if starting per diem.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in science required; new graduates with relevant coursework are considered.
Programming experience using MATLAB, R, and Python is required.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Careful attention to detail.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize varied tasks.
Computer literacy, including database tools.
Ability to follow directions and demonstrate professionalism.
Ability to manage multiple research responsibilities independently and work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Comfort interacting with patients.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in neuroscience, psychology, biology, cognitive science, biomedical engineering, computer science, or a related field.
Prior experience in clinical or human-subjects research.
Strong interest in movement disorders, cognitive neuroscience, and deep brain stimulation (DBS).
Experience with REDCap.
Experience with neuroimaging or brain connectivity analysis.
Experience with neuropsychological or cognitive testing.
Experience with neurological patient populations.
0–1 year of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Collect, manage, manipulate, analyze, and report research data.
Manage study cohorts.
Communicate with subjects, conduct mailings, follow up on mailings, and obtain necessary documents.
Assist with epidemiological studies and other population-based research.
Identify, recruit, and schedule patients.
Obtain informed consent.
Administer clinical, cognitive, and research assessments.
Maintain regulatory and study documentation.
Assist with coordination of deep brain stimulation (DBS) research visits and longitudinal follow-up.
Coordinate research activities with the Principal Investigator, study team, physicians, and other research team members.