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 projects 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
      • knowledge of UNIX and shell scripting is a plus.
  3. Manually labeling the anatomy of pediatric brain MRI scans
    • Knowledge of neuroanatomy is preferred.
  4. Scan in vivo subjects
    • Personable

Other potential projects may include:

Qualifications:

For all the projects above, the caandidate should:

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