Two Research Assistant Positions in Neuroimaging of Traumatic Brain Injury and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder: Boston, MA, 02130, USA Employer: VA Boston Healthcare System Tags: Neuroimaging Neuropsychology/neuropsychological assessment/cognitive neuroscience Traumatic Brain Injury Post Traumatic Stress Disorder MRI, DTI, FMRI, ASL Programming Research assistant/RA
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Job Description: The VA Boston Healthcare System and the VA Boston Neuroimaging Center invite applications for a research assistant position in neuroimaging of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). This is a position within the newly funded VA Rehabilitation Research and Development Service TBI Center of Excellence Entitled "Translational Research Center for TBI and Stress Disorders (TRACTS)". Responsibilities will include acquisition and analysis of a range of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data collected for the TRACTS research program (including structural MRI, DTI, fMRI, and ASL). A second position will be focused more on technical infrastructural support for investigators involved with this project. TRACTS is a unique longitudinal study of over 300 Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom (OEF/OIF) returning service members focused on understanding the neurological and cognitive consequences of blast exposure and differentiating the effects of blast from those of post traumatic stress. Experience in computer programming (Linux/Unix shell scripting and MATLAB), neuroimaging analysis methods (FSL, Freesurfer), and some statistical experience would be a plus. This position requires a minimum of a two year commitment (with opportunity for a longer position), and is available beginning immediately. Salary will be consistent with levels in accordance with the Boston VA Medical Center policies for research assistants. This is an optimal position for an individual who would like to obtain research experience before applying to graduate programs, or individuals that are looking for a more long-term position. Compensation includes full staff benefits, including health insurance, and vacation time. To apply or request more information, please send a CV and other relevant information to Dr. David Salat salat*at*nmr*dot*mgh*dot*harvard*dot*edu with the subject line "TRACTS RA position".