Research Analyst-Shen Neurolaw Lab

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• Job Family:
  Research
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Regular
• Job Code: 8351RG
• Employee Class:
  Civil Service

Duration
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Until May 31, 2027 Preferred Start
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October 15, 2026 (subject to change)
Salary range
: $49K-$60K annually Commitment
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This position is FT, 40 hrs/week. Hybrid Location
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The work for this position is primarily based in Boston, MA

Primary Supervisor
:
Francis X. Shen, JD, PhD

Opening
: A Research Analyst position is open within the Shen Neurolaw Lab, based at the University of Minnesota Law School. This position will support multiple projects within the Lab, including: the NIH funded project:
Improving Recruitment, Engagement, and Access for Community Health Equity for BRAIN Next-Generation Human Neuroimaging Research and Beyond (REACH for BRAIN); the Dana Foundation Career Network in Neuroscience & Society; the Neurotech Justice Accelerator at MGB (NJAM); and additional projects related to law and neuroscience. Tasks will include research and writing on neurolaw and neuroethics topics; supporting neuroscience and society community engagement work;

facilitating communication within and across projects; disseminating project materials; and attending regular Lab and project meetings.

Supervision
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This position will be primarily supervised by Dr. Francis X. Shen, JD, PhD. Dr. Shen is a Professor at the University of Minnesota Law School, a member of the Faculty in the UMN Graduate Program in Neuroscience, and Co-Chair of the UMN Consortium on Law and Values in Health, Environment & the Life Sciences.

Open communication, innovation, and collaboration are valued. Individualized mentorship will be provided by PI Shen, with focused attention on career development and growth. Other training includes:
Participation in regular lab meetings, opportunities to present work at professional conferences, community outreach, and preparation and submission of manuscripts for publication.

• Work with Dr. Shen and collaborators to pursue research at the intersection of neuroscience and society
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis related to the research objectives of the project
• Work collaboratively on manuscript writing and development
• Take leading role on manuscript development in line with career development goals
• Assist in establishing timelines, evaluate and revise project plans, and advise on project issues
• Assist and lead in preparation of IRB protocols, protocol amendments, continuing reviews, data records, and maintain project personnel IRB compliance documents
• Take the lead and assist in the preparation of presentations to disseminate the project's research in local, national, and international meetings
• Support preparation of grant applications, budgets, and progress reports
• Draft, edit, and process a wide variety of written materials related to grant-supported research activities, including budget narratives, statements of work, and email correspondence
• Perform other duties based on project needs

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Please note, this position is not eligible for H-1B or Green Card sponsorship. This position does not offer a STEM OPT training program.

Basic Qualifications
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• Bachelor's Degree or a combination of education and relevant work experience to equal at least four years in relevant fields such as neuroscience, public health, epidemiology, environmental science, law, and so forth.
• Previous experience in neurolaw research, analysis, and/or developing and executing programs at the intersection of neuroscience and society.

Additional Qualifications
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• Candidates should have a background or potential for research including strong community engagement skills, and experience with scientific writing.
• Applicants should be highly motivated with an ability to work independently and collaboratively. A background in neuroscience or law is preferred but not a requirement.

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