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Please see each individual project above for qualifications specific to that project.  Please see each individual project above for qualifications specific to that project.

Neuroimaging Lab Seeks Research Assistant

Position involves working in a fast-paced Computational Neuroimaging Lab. The lab develops and maintains software for MR image analysis and works primarily in a UNIX environment.
The lab is responsible for several in vivo and ex vivo (human) MRI projects.

Responsibilities:

We are seeking a Research Assistant to take on several job responsibilities from a list of potential projects (below).
Candidates who have the skills to take on several of the responsibilities are stronger candidates.
However, experience in all categories below is not expected. We will select the candidate who is the best fit for our current needs.

The major responsibilities we are looking for a Research Assistant to take on are:

  1. Tissue processing
    • General wet lab knowledge is required for this project
    • We conduct histological experiments on exvivo human brain tissue which involves:
      • sectioning
      • tissue/slide mounting
      • staining using histochemical and immunocytochemical techniques
      • acquisition and intake of brain specimens
      • maintaining laboratory solutions, supplies, and equipment in a biological lab
  2. High resolution, experimental ex vivo scanning on the 3 and 7 Tesla MRI scanners
    • Scanning will be taught but experience with MRI scanners is a plus.
    • Candidate :
      • should be a quick learner especially when it comes to many complicated, technical details
      • must be willing to work evenings and weekends to perform some of the experiments, including being on call during designated weekends to respond to technical problems.
      • willing to handle brain tissue and formaldehyde
      • must be comfortable with computers (for scanning and data processing)
      • knowledge of UNIX and shell scripting is a plus (for data processing)
  3. Manually labeling the anatomy of pediatric brain MRI scans
    • Knowledge of neuroanatomy is preferred
    • Candidate:
      • must be comfortable with computers
      • able to stay motivated during tedious/repetitive tasks
  4. Scanning in vivo subjects
    • Personable

Other potential projects may include:

  • Process and quality check (then fix) in vivo MRI data using the FreeSurfer software package

    • Must be comfortable with computers
    • Knowledge of UNIX and shell scripting is a plus
  • Debug and test specific elements of FreeSurfer

    • Must be comfortable with computers and beta testing software
    • Knowledge of C++ or any other code and shell scripting is a plus
  • Manually label high resolution ex vivo MRI images
    • Must be comfortable with computers
    • Knowledge of neuroanatomy is a plus

General Qualifications:

For all the projects above, the caandidate should:

  • be able to work independently
  • show initiative
  • be confident in making decisions
  • be able to multi-task
  • not easily stressed
  • one who is not easily discouraged by failed experiments but enjoys a challenge
  • be a responsible individual with a flexible schedule
  • have a Bachelor's Degree. Relevant backgrounds would be Neuroscience, Biology or Biomedical Engineering. Please see each individual project above for qualifications specific to that project.

Salary commensurate with experience.

About Us:

Position offers great opportunities to work with prominent scientists, people from a variety of fields, a famous Research Center, a great and fun team, opportunities to publish, as well as guidance and support for future career choices.

You will be working at the Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging at the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), affiliated with both Harvard Medical School and MIT. It is one of the premier brain imaging centers in the world, and the FreeSurfer software package is used in research centers worldwide. MGH offers an extensive benefits package to its employees, and the Charlestown Navy Yard location provides a unique and enjoyable work environment.
http://martinos.org/lcn/

Contact:

Please send a cover letter and resume to fsjobs@nmr.mgh.harvard.edu

ResearchAssistant (last edited 2022-10-26 10:24:45 by AllisonStevens)