Clinical Research Asst Ii

Clinical Research Asst II

The Neurobiology of Affective and Traumatic Experiences (NATE) Lab at McLean Hospital is hiring a full-time, 2-year research assistant (RA) to conduct research with human subjects under the supervision of Dr. Nathaniel Harnett. The NATE lab investigates how traumatic and stressful experiences shape our brains to influence mental health outcome such as PTSD. Methods include neuroimaging (fMRI), fear conditioning, phlebotomy, and psychophysiology (e.g., skin conductance).

The RA will follow established policies and procedures and work on a study using neuroimaging techniques to examine the neurobiology of individuals recently exposed to acute trauma. The RA may be responsible for the following activities:

• Performing preliminary statistical analyses;
• Assisting with conference abstract submissions and manuscript preparation.
• Facilitating participant completion of the study protocol;
• Scheduling participants for study appointments;
• Recruiting and screening potential study participants;
• Maintaining and updating data generated by the study;
• Administering study procedures such as phlebotomy, behavioral testing, and helping with fMRI scans;
• Collecting and organizing participant data;

This position is ideal for post-bachelor training in clinical research and preparation to apply to PhD programs in clinical psychology, neuroscience, or medical school.

Preferred experience with:

• Basic statistical knowledge and experience with statistical software (e.g., SPSS, R, SAS, STATA, etc.)
• MRI data collection and analysis

Application must include:

• A writing sample (e.g., honor’s thesis, manuscript, essay)
• Resume or CV
• Contact information for 2 professional references (reference letters not required at this stage)
• Cover letter

Required Experience:

• Previous human subjects research experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Biology, Neuroscience, or a related field

McLean is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.