Research Associate, Clinical Research, Research Scientist

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI) or designee, the Research Associate I provides operational support to the laboratory. The Research Associate I will perform research experiments as defined by the PI.

The Hemond Lab (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) at the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School (https://) is seeking a Research Associate for investigations of human, in-vivo MRI biomarker development, assessment and translation for multiple sclerosis. Our laboratory is interdisciplinary and collaborative. We are located at the University Campus in Worcester, MA, which is about 1 hour from both Boston, MA and Providence, RI.

Relevant recent publications from the lab:

• Lele et al., MSJ-ETC, 2025. /
• Hemond et al., Brain Communications 2025. /
• Al Gburi et al, MSJ 2025. /
• Hemond et al., MSJ 2022. /

• Perform laboratory experiments and may be responsible for a single research project
• Utilize all software relevant to experiment and equipment used
• Interpret data, form conclusions and decide on next steps under the direction of the PI or designee
• Maintain accurate records, may modify protocols with the approval of the PI or designee
• Review literature, publications and grants relevant to assigned projects
• Record results according to established lab, sponsor & university protocol
• Assist with performing data analysis and/or mathematical computations
• Maintain a detailed lab notebook according to lab practice
• Present findings at lab/group meetings
• Assist with and comply with all safety regulation and infection control standards
• Train on IACUC, IRB, EHS, Radiation safety protocols
• Comply with all applicable state, federal university, and sponsor policies and agreements
• Provide support with identifying problems and challenges, propose resolutions, implement appropriate solutions
• Provide support with drafting standard operation procedures in compliance to EHS regulation specific for the lab
• Perform other duties as required
• Bachelors degree in Biological or Natural Science, or equivalent experience
• Basic understanding of lab safety and protocols
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Ability to analyze data in a quantitative and objective manner.
• Ability to work in a team environment

• Shell/command line (bash or bash equivalent) familiarity and scripting. Common imaging software includes ITK-SNAP, Free surfer, FSL, and SPM.
• Data science, statistics experience (Spreadsheets, Python, R)
• Deep learning experience or implementation (not required but would be a plus — we use MONAI toolbox)
• High-performance computer cluster batch analysis
• Scientific writing

The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws.