Research Assistant, Anatomy & Neurobiology

The Framingham Heart Study Brain Aging Program (FHS-BAP) is seeking Research Assistants for its NIA-funded project work. The position responsibilities include conducting, coordination, and data entry of neuropsychological testing, digital tasks, standardized interviews, and motor examination of participants, ages 25 - 100+. Preparing case reports and coordinating consensus adjudication meetings. Additional responsibilities include reviewing FHS participant charts and medical records for other disease indicators (e.g., dementia, Alzheimer's disease, surgeries, TBI, etc.) and performing recruitment and administrative tasks as needed. The work will include exposure to medical terminology, public health methodology, involve participant contact and data collection/entry. The candidate will also be responsible for leading and coordinating other short term and long term projects with investigators.

Required Skills

Bachelor's degree required; some travel required as needed for testing of participants.

 

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. 

Required Experience