Research Assistant II

# Research Assistant IIBoston, MA
• Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
• Full-time
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** When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
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* Job Description:

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in digital health research, focusing on applications to mental health and neurological disorders. They will have experience conducting systematic reviews and meta-analyses and working with multimodal and longitudinal real-world datasets. The candidate will have a track record of publications and conference presentations.

Experience with AI, clinical research, and collaborating with international research groups is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and conduct research studies using digital technologies (e.g., wearables, smartphone apps, AI) to assess, intervene, and prevent mental health and neurological disorders. Conduct systematic reviews and meta-analyses to synthesize evidence on digital health interventions. Analyze complex, real-world datasets to identify patterns and generate insights. Develop and implement AI-powered tools for mental health and neuroscience research. Collaborate with international research teams to advance the field of digital health.

Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present lifications:
Undergraduate or Masters Degree equivalent in a relevant field (e.g., neuroscience, psychology, computer science, public health). Strong research skills, including study design, data analysis, and interpretation.

Experience with digital health research, systematic reviews, and real-world data analysis. Proficiency in statistical software (R or SPSS) or programming languages (Python). Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Publication record in peer-reviewed journals.

Experience with AI, clinical research, and international collaborations is a plus.

About DCI:
The Division of Clinical Informatics (DCI) at BIDMC is a pioneering force in leveraging technology to revolutionize patient care, medical education, and research. Established in 1970, DCI has consistently pushed boundaries, from developing one of the world’s first hospital-wide computing systems to creating award-winning platforms like InfoSAGE Health and Alicanto. If you’re passionate about shaping the future of healthcare through innovative solutions, DCI offers an unparalleled opportunity to collaborate with leading experts and contribute to groundbreaking research in clinical information systems, patient engagement, and more.

Join us in transforming healthcare through the power of informatics.
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* Primary Responsibilities:

*** Performs routine and non-routine laboratory tests which may include DNA sequencing, gene cloning, in situ hybridization, immunohistochemistry, northern blotting; synthesizes and interprets results. (essential)
* May operate and maintain moderate to complex lab equipment such as spectrophotometer, flow cytometer, etc. (essential)
* Using analytical abilities and sound judgment, makes decisions regarding the reliability and accuracy of results, repeating procedures when necessary. (essential)
* May assist with planning specific research procedures and coordinating schedules of tests and procedures (essential)
* May prepare written and/or verbal reports on status of research and the technical procedures used, including statistical and graphic summaries of findings and possible conclusions. (essential)
* May have technical expertise in specific area(s) that surpasses basic performance expectations (i.e. knowledge/use of the electron microscope), contributes to the laboratory by utilizing this experience (essential)
* May demonstrate routine to complex lab techniques to others in the lab. (essential)
* Attends Medical Center lectures regarding all safety requirements/conditions. Attends courses, lectures, and conferences to further own knowledge of research and laboratory techniques, consults with other researchers and technicians to exchange information. May demonstrate routine to complex lab techniques to…