Research Assistant I, Neurosurgery

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work collaboratively with physicians, scientists, trainees, and research staff on studies involving epilepsy and essential tremor.
• Curate, organize, and maintain research databases and study documentation.
• Maintain secure and confidential participant records and research data.
• Assist with participant recruitment, consent, scheduling, and MRI data collection.
• Attend laboratory meetings and relevant clinical conferences.
• Assist with preparing and maintaining ethics applications and collaborative data usage agreements with other research sites.
• Learn and apply neuroimaging methods to process and analyze structural, functional, and diffusion MRI data using tools such as MRtrix, FreeSurfer, and FSL.
• Use Python, MATLAB, and/or R to manage data, perform analyses, and support research workflows.
• Help troubleshoot, improve, and maintain computational image-processing pipelines.
• Assist with preparing scientific manuscripts, abstracts, presentations, and grant applications.
• Perform other research-related duties as needed.

SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative research team.
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn new technical methods.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer literacy, including database tools. Proficiency with standard computer software (e.g., Microsoft Office or equivalent).
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Careful attention to detail.
• Ability to follow directions and exhibit professionalism.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree in neuroscience, psychology, computer science, engineering, biomedical engineering, or another science or health-related field.

EXPERIENCE:

• Students from neuroscience, psychology, computer science, engineering, biomedical engineering, mathematics, physics, and pre-med backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
• Experience with programming (Python and/or MATLAB), Linux/UNIX, or scientific computing is desirable.
• Experience with neuroimaging software (e.g., FreeSurfer, MRtrix, FSL) is desirable but not required.
• Prior research experience in neuroimaging, electrophysiology, epilepsy, movement disorders, or related fields is desirable but not required.
• Enthusiasm for learning advanced neuroimaging, computational neuroscience, and research methods is essential.

NOTE: This position is grant funded, with supported funding currently through 06/30/29. If additional grant funding is obtained, extension of position is possible.

BWH 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.

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