CareerPlan

Research Assistant

Cambridge, MA, usFull-time$58k–$59k2026-11-09 → 2026-11-10
No visa sponsorship

Core

Full-time Research Assistant supporting functional and structural MRI/behavioral testing projects on typical and atypical learning trajectories from infancy to adulthood.

Role type

Research Assistant (Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience)

Builds

Research data and reports for developmental cognitive neuroscience projects

Domain

Developmental cognitive neuroscience, psychology, education

Required skills

MRI data collection, psychometric assessment administration, data coding, statistical analysis, participant recruitment, report writing

Preferred skills

Standardized testing experience, coding/data analysis, pediatric population experience

Technologies

MRI scanners, statistical software, spreadsheet applications

Responsibilities

Collect MRI data in individuals age 0-18; Administer and score psychometric assessments; Recruit and schedule research participants; Record and code data; Process and summarize data; Assist in experiment design; Present scientific findings

Seniority

Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC