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Boston Children's Hospital · 2 months ago

Research Assistant I- Dr. Stamoulis Lab Computational Neuroscience

Boston

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$40K/yr - $57K/yr

1+ years exp

Boston Children's Hospital is seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant I for the Computational Neuroscience Laboratory led by Dr. Caterina Stamoulis. The role involves analyzing large functional and diffusion MRI datasets to understand brain circuit development during adolescence and the impact of various factors on their maturation.

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Responsibilities

Independently develop large-scale computer codes, almost exclusively using the software MATLAB, and implement novel algorithms for characterizing brain networks and their developmental trajectories

Analyze large volumes of fMRI, structural MRI and diffusion MRI data

Develop statistical models for longitudinal analyses

Maintain and expand the capabilities of a novel computational platform for large-scale analysis of very large brain datasets

Participate as co-author in manuscripts and conference abstracts

Qualification

MATLAB programmingFMRI data processingNeuroscience degreeData analysisResearch experience

Required

Bachelor of Science in degree in Neuroscience, Biological/Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering (with a focus on Signal Processing) or Physics

Coursework in computational Neuroscience (if pursuing a degree in Neuroscience)

If not a Neuroscience graduate, basic coursework in Neuroscience

Experience in MATLAB programming and ability to independently write codes is required

At least 1 year of research experience