Research Assistant Jobs

Position Type: Non-Exempt / Hourly

Reports to: Principal Investigator

The Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory located at the Brockton VA Healthcare System is seeking a research assistant for a funded study on the effects of neurofeedback on auditory hallucinations in schizophrenia, with M. Niznikiewicz, Ph.D. as the lead Principal Investigator.

The candidate must reside in Massachusetts for this position.

General Statement of Responsibilities:

The Research Assistant will assist with the day-to-day administrative activities under the directions of the Principal Investigator.

• Administering neuropsychological and electrophysiological tests
• Entering data into databases located in the lab and the National Institute of Health (NIH) website
• Assist with routine clerical tasks
• Coordinate with research sites involved in research conducted in the lab
• Position involves subject recruitment

Breakdown of Duties by %:

Recruitment --- 50%

Neuropsychological/ Electrophysiological testing – 20%

Data entry -10%

Coordination with other sites -10%

Assistance with clerical tasks -10%

Qualifications:

• Competent writing, reporting, communication, and Microsoft Office skills.
• Knowledge of neuropsychological testing would be helpful
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Bachelors level education in psychology or neuroscience strongly preferred

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands; and reach with hands and arms.

This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Travel

No travel is expected for this position.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

An employee in this position must complete all appropriate background checks at the time of hire and periodic reappointment.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Boston VA Research Institute provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absences, compensation, and training.