Research Assistant

Job Details

• School/Unit:
  Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences
• Job Function:
  Research
• Location:
  
  Cambridge
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary Grade: 052
• FLSA Status:
  Non-exempt
• Union: 55 - Hvd Union Cler & Tech Workers
• Term Appointment:
  Yes

By working at Harvard University, you join a vibrant community that advances Harvard's world-changing mission in meaningful ways, inspires innovation and collaboration, and builds skills and expertise. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive.

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) is the historic heart of Harvard University. It is the home of Harvard's undergraduate program (Harvard College, founded in 1636) as well as all of Harvard's Ph.D. programs (the Harvard Kenneth

C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, founded in 1872), Harvard Athletics and the Division of Continuing Education. The 40 academic departments and 30+ centers of the FAS support a community unparalleled in its academic excellence across the broadest range of liberal arts and sciences disciplines. Together, the FAS seeks to foster an environment of ambition, curiosity and shared commitment to knowledge and truth that elicits excellence from all members of our community and prepares the next generation of leaders through a transformative educational experience.

Full-time Research Assistant (RA) wanted for an exciting, large-scale project in the laboratory of Professor Randy Buckner.

• Data acquisition using behavioral and neuroimaging techniques (MRI).
• Data entry, data checking, and quality control procedures.
• Participant recruitment and enrollment through community outreach and advertising.
• Serve as an interface among several collaborating lab groups.
• Maintain participant databases.
• Score and process data and assist with administrative tasks.

Background in psychology, neuroscience, or a related field and previous research is required.

B.A., B.S. preferred. Candidates should have proficiency with basic computing packages such as MS Word and Excel and will have some familiarity with one or more of the following (Linux, MATLAB, SPM, FSL, fMRI). Strong interpersonal skills, prior research experience, high level of organization with careful attention to detail, being punctual, and comfort with technical skills are required. This position requires a high degree of motivation and self-sufficiency, although extensive training and supervision will be provided.

• Standard Hours/
  
  Schedule:
  
  35 hours per week
• Visa Sponsorship Information:
  Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
• Pre-Employment Screening:
  Identity
• Other Information:

  This is a one-year term position with renewal dependent upon continuation of funding.

  This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to gain experience with human cognitive neuroscience research including working with clinical populations in preparation for a graduate career. This position will be fully onsite in Cambridge, MA and will require some flexibility in work hours to accommodate occasional evening and/or weekend MRI scan slots. When applying for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter in our preferred format as one, combined document (resume followed by cover letter).
  
  Please also include a list of professional references with your resume.

  All formal offers are made by FAS HR.

This position has been determined by school or unit leaders that all duties and responsibilities must be performed at a Harvard or Harvard-designated location. Certain visa types may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.

This position is salary grade level 052. Please visit Harvard's Salary Ranges to view the corresponding salary range and related information.

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