CLINICAL RESEARCH ASST I
 McLean Hospital | |
 United States, Massachusetts, Belmont | |
| 115 Mill Street (Show on map) | |
 Apr 18, 2025 | |
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1-full-time Research Assistant (RA) position is available working with Emily Belleau, PhD (Assistant Professor, Harvard Medical School, https://www.mcleanhospital.org/profile/emily-belleau), within McLean Hospital's Center for Depression, Anxiety and Stress Research, which is devoted to the study of depression, anxiety, and related conditions (http://cdasr.mclean.harvard.edu). My research program focuses on investigating neural mechanisms underlying risk for and progression of major depressive disorder (MDD) and other stress-related disorders. To pursue these goals, I incorporate a multimodal approach including task-based and resting state functional neuroimaging, behavioral paradigms to probe cognitive and affective processes critically implicated in these disorders, comprehensive assessments of life stress histories, and use smartphone and smartwatch technology to examine "real world" dynamic affective processes. As a member of our scientific team, you will work closely with Dr. Belleau, fellow research assistants, and student interns. You will gain hands-on experience with recruiting and screening both healthy and depressed/"at risk" teens and adults, as well as conducting experimental procedures with them.
May be responsible for the following activities: Initiates and maintains contact with study participants. Responsible for screening applicants, ensuring they meet appropriate criteria, and making an independent judgment as to the suitability of their participation. Coordinates study visits with adolescents and/or adults. Conducts behavioral and neuroimaging (e.g., fMRI) experiments. Working in concert with the Principal Investigator and other staff develops and implements patient recruitment strategies. Develops, organizes, and/or maintains the study database. Responsible for data validation and quality control, as well as preliminary statistical analyses. In conjunction with the Principal Investigator, develops and implements new research protocols including design, and data collection systems. Performs literature searches, as appropriate. Assists Principal Investigator with preparation for the presentation and written published articles. Assist with monitoring the laboratory budget, including ordering equipment. Maintains inventory and orders supplies when necessary. Prepares IRB submission and compliance with regulatory agencies. Assists in maintaining Principal Investigator's schedule. Will be involved in most aspects of the research, with the opportunity to be a co-author on abstracts and papers. All other duties as assigned. For applicants with at least one year of directly related research experience and demonstrated competence in research techniques and methodologies: Trains and oversees new staff or more entry-level staff. May serve as a team leader or in a supervisory capacity in a smaller area.
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