Research Assistant

Overview

Company Harvard University. We are a diverse and welcoming community dedicated to Harvard's mission, fostering innovation and collaboration, and building skills and expertise.

Job Title:

Full-time Research Assistant (RA). This role provides experience across the research process and can serve as a launch pad to graduate studies.

• Data acquisition using behavioral and psychophysiology techniques.
• General administrative duties to maintain laboratory operations.
• Subject recruitment and screening.
• Management of datasets.
• Manuscript and data preparation.

• Basic Qualifications: Background in psychology, neuroscience, or a related field and prior research experience.
• Additional
  
  Qualifications and Skills:
  
  B.A. or B.S. preferred. Proficiency with MS Word and Excel. Familiarity with one or more of the following:
  Linux, MATLAB, R, Python. Strong interpersonal skills, prior research experience, high level of organization, punctuality, and comfort with technical skills. High motivation and self-sufficiency; extensive training and supervision provided.

• Standard Hours/
  
  Schedule:
  
  35 hours per week.
• Visa Sponsorship:
  Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
• Pre-Employment Screening:
  Identity.
• Term:
  One-year term with renewal dependent on continued funding. Fully onsite in Cambridge, MA with occasional evening/weekend study slots. Resume and cover letter should be submitted as a single combined document (resume followed by cover letter) with a list of professional references.

This position must be performed at a Harvard or Harvard-designated location. Some visa types may limit work location. Candidates must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.

The position is salary grade level 052. See Harvard's Salary Ranges for details. Benefits include a comprehensive package designed to support health, wellbeing, and financial security, including:

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

Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard's academic purposes.