Massachusetts General Hospital
Clinical Research Assistant in Neuroimaging and Eating Disorders (ANSWER study)
Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary The Multidisciplinary Eating Disorders Research Collaborative (MEDRC) at Massachusetts General Hospital and the Holsen Lab at Brigham and Women's Hospital is seeking a full‑time post‑bac clinical Research Assistant with a strong interest in neuroscience and quantitative methods including data analysis or computer science. The individual will assist with a study focused on the neurobiology of avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) in adults, including clinical, neuroimaging (fMRI/sMRI), and neuroendocrine metrics, and may have the opportunity to be involved in other clinical research studies in the MEDRC and Holsen Lab. Under the supervision of the principal investigators, the post‑bac clinical research assistant will carry out a broad range of neuroimaging, biostatistics, and computer science‑based research activities and procedures as indicated below. This is a great position for those wanting clinical research experience before applying for graduate school or medical school. Our team has a strong track record of mentoring research assistants who have gone on to pursue medical school or doctoral programs in clinical psychology, cognitive neuroscience, neuroscience, public health, and bioinformatics. You can find out more about our lab here or at https://holsenlab.bwh.harvard.edu/.
Fostering diversity in the scientific research workforce is a key goal of the MEDRC and the Holsen Lab. Thus, additional funding, support, and mentorship is available for individuals from a diverse background, including those from groups demonstrated to be underrepresented in the biomedical, behavioral, clinical, and social sciences.
Qualifications PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Interact with adult participants during clinical study visits in the MRI environment
Collect neuroimaging data during clinical study visits
Contribute to the collection, coding, management, and analysis of serologic and behavioral data
DICOM unpacking, conversion of data to NIfTI (BIDS) format
Creation of bash scripts for data organization
Visual inspection of structural and functional data quality
Editing and running MATLAB‑based SPM12 preprocessing scripts
Quality assessment of motion for functional data
Editing and running first‑ and second‑level models in SPM12 and fMRIPrep
ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Uploading data to the NIH Data Archive
Preparing detailed agendas and data updates for meetings
Conducting structured clinical interviews for psychiatric disorders, including eating disorders, mood disorders, and suicidal ideation. Training and supervision with a clinical psychologist provided.
Processing (aliquoting, centrifuging) blood samples collected during study visits
Assist in logistical coordination and preparation before study visits
SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
Have a strong background and interest in neuroscience, cognitive neuroscience, psychology, biology, mathematics, statistics, or computer science
Be in good academic standing with a strong GPA
Strong computer and statistical skills
Programming skills (previous R experience is required)
Comfort with Linux environment
Experience using R, MATLAB, SPM12, or fMRIPrep
Experience with data entry in REDCap
Careful attention to details
Good organizational and communication skills
Working knowledge of clinical research protocols
Ability to demonstrate respect and professionalism for subjects' rights and individual needs
Ability to work independently and as a team player
Analytical skills and ability to resolve technical problems
Ability to interpret acceptability of data results
Working knowledge of data management program
Additional Job Details (if applicable) Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location
1620 Tremont Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Pay Range
$19.76 - $28.44/Hourly
Grade
5
EEO Statement The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People‑Focused, half Performance‑Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
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Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary The Multidisciplinary Eating Disorders Research Collaborative (MEDRC) at Massachusetts General Hospital and the Holsen Lab at Brigham and Women's Hospital is seeking a full‑time post‑bac clinical Research Assistant with a strong interest in neuroscience and quantitative methods including data analysis or computer science. The individual will assist with a study focused on the neurobiology of avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) in adults, including clinical, neuroimaging (fMRI/sMRI), and neuroendocrine metrics, and may have the opportunity to be involved in other clinical research studies in the MEDRC and Holsen Lab. Under the supervision of the principal investigators, the post‑bac clinical research assistant will carry out a broad range of neuroimaging, biostatistics, and computer science‑based research activities and procedures as indicated below. This is a great position for those wanting clinical research experience before applying for graduate school or medical school. Our team has a strong track record of mentoring research assistants who have gone on to pursue medical school or doctoral programs in clinical psychology, cognitive neuroscience, neuroscience, public health, and bioinformatics. You can find out more about our lab here or at https://holsenlab.bwh.harvard.edu/.
Fostering diversity in the scientific research workforce is a key goal of the MEDRC and the Holsen Lab. Thus, additional funding, support, and mentorship is available for individuals from a diverse background, including those from groups demonstrated to be underrepresented in the biomedical, behavioral, clinical, and social sciences.
Qualifications PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Interact with adult participants during clinical study visits in the MRI environment
Collect neuroimaging data during clinical study visits
Contribute to the collection, coding, management, and analysis of serologic and behavioral data
DICOM unpacking, conversion of data to NIfTI (BIDS) format
Creation of bash scripts for data organization
Visual inspection of structural and functional data quality
Editing and running MATLAB‑based SPM12 preprocessing scripts
Quality assessment of motion for functional data
Editing and running first‑ and second‑level models in SPM12 and fMRIPrep
ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Uploading data to the NIH Data Archive
Preparing detailed agendas and data updates for meetings
Conducting structured clinical interviews for psychiatric disorders, including eating disorders, mood disorders, and suicidal ideation. Training and supervision with a clinical psychologist provided.
Processing (aliquoting, centrifuging) blood samples collected during study visits
Assist in logistical coordination and preparation before study visits
SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
Have a strong background and interest in neuroscience, cognitive neuroscience, psychology, biology, mathematics, statistics, or computer science
Be in good academic standing with a strong GPA
Strong computer and statistical skills
Programming skills (previous R experience is required)
Comfort with Linux environment
Experience using R, MATLAB, SPM12, or fMRIPrep
Experience with data entry in REDCap
Careful attention to details
Good organizational and communication skills
Working knowledge of clinical research protocols
Ability to demonstrate respect and professionalism for subjects' rights and individual needs
Ability to work independently and as a team player
Analytical skills and ability to resolve technical problems
Ability to interpret acceptability of data results
Working knowledge of data management program
Additional Job Details (if applicable) Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location
1620 Tremont Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Pay Range
$19.76 - $28.44/Hourly
Grade
5
EEO Statement The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People‑Focused, half Performance‑Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
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