WESLEYAN AFFILIATED: Boston, MA. Remote status depends on pandemic. Chun Lim ’88, MD, PhD, Physician Scientist, Clinical Neuroscience, needs a Wes senior or recent grad to assist with his research projects. This is a great opportunity for those interested in a future career in medicine or neuroscience.
TO APPLY: Email your CV/resume and a brief cover letter explaining your interest in the work and your future plans. Email them directly to Alisha Roby, Administrative Director of the CNBS: aroby@bidmc.harvard.edu
Job Description:
We are looking for a research assistant to join the Cognitive Neurology Unit and Berenson-Allen Center for Noninvasive Brain Stimulation, a Harvard-affiliated center within the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, MA. We are developing computer-, tablet-, and smartphone- based cognitive tasks to explore and understand brain function and cognitive processes, and to diagnose and monitor neurological and psychiatric illnesses. We are actively involved in research in healthy individuals as well as in a number of patient populations, including patients with Alzheimer’s disease.
Applicants must be well organized and able to coordinate multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously. Working well with staff, patients and participants is vital. Primary duties will include coordinating and running research visits involving clinic patients, data analysis, and study write-ups. Further, the candidate will work with administrative staff to ensure regulatory procedures are followed appropriately. This job includes the opportunity to directly observe the diagnosis and treatment of patients with neurological disorders at clinical appointments.
We are particularly interested in those with a Psychology or Neuroscience background, although majoring in these is not a prerequisite. Extensive experience in computer programing, in particular Swift and Java would be of great benefit. However, a willingness to learn is a must. The position will provide valuable experience in both clinical and basic research, and is a great opportunity for those interested in a future career in medicine or neuroscience. Previous research assistants have matriculated to highly competitive graduate and medical school positions.
The ideal candidate would be willing to accept the position for 2 years, though a shorter time frame may be an option.
Start date will be between June 1st and July 1st 2024.