Research Technician, Biopsychology - Sabeti Lab
The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) advances the discovery and sharing of scientific knowledge to benefit us all.
As a biomedical research organization and philanthropy, HHMI supports a vibrant community of academic researchers, educators, students, and professionals.
Together, we're unlocking the fundamentals of biology and building an open, inclusive future for science.
The Sabeti lab's work focuses in two areas:
they develop methods and tools that can be easily leveraged by investigators to open new fields of inquiry in genome biology and medicine; and they synthesize insights from widely varying fields - such as human genomics, viral sequencing, information theory, rural disease surveillance and education efforts in West Africa - to create comprehensive approaches for detecting, containing, and treating deadly viral diseases.
In relation to this effort, they have built widely-used algorithms to mine the human genome for instances of adaptation, and created powerful molecular tools to elucidate their underlying biology.
More information about the lab and their research can be found by visiting https:
//www.
sabetilab.
org/ />About the Research Technician role:
We are looking for a full time in-person Research Technician, Biopsychology with outstanding communication skills to conduct human subjects research enrollment, behavioral questionnaires, data analyses, and research coordination for the lab's new study.
This study looks at asymmetries in the body and brain activity, alongside behavioral traits and genetics, in participants recruited from the general population.
You will be working with the team and with Dr.
Pardis Sabeti at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, in collaboration with experts in neuroscience and MRI at the MIT McGovern Institute, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and Mass General Brigham.
We are looking for someone who can start in Summer 2023 and stay on for the following 2023-2024 academic year.
The participant recruitment and study activities will mainly take place in the late summer and the fall, and the analyses and manuscript creation will take place during the rest of the year.
There is potential for this role to stay on with the lab longer after completion of this study and support other research projects.
What we provide:
A competitive compensation package with comprehensive health and welfare benefits Exposure to groundbreaking infectious disease and public health research Working regularly with and receiving direct mentorship from Dr.
Sabeti Joining the world-class Broad and Harvard communities as an affiliate Collaborating with physicians, professors, clinicians, top hospitals, and researchers Opportunity to contribute to and be credited on the resulting research publication What you'll do:
Facilitate research activities at study sites by administering behavioral surveys, MRI scanning, and genetic sample collections.
Directly interact with research participants by conducting participant enrollment, screening, and scheduling of study visits.
Manage project and maintain collaborations with MIT neuroscientists, Harvard clinicians, and research centers.
Facilitate and learn analytical skills.
Gain experience with manuscript writing and the publication process.
What you bring:
Either a bachelor's degree in neuroscience, psychology, genetics, or brain and behavioral sciences or a bachelor's degree in a different major with coursework and research experience in behavioral and biological sciences Comfort working directly with research participants Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to work independently and be proactive with a strong sense of self-motivation Previous experience with human subjects research experience would be a plus Previous statistical analysis experience would be a plus Please include a detailed cover letter outlining your specific interest in this position as part of your application.
Physical RequirementsRemaining in a normal seated or standing position for extended periods of time; reaching and grasping by extending hand(s) or arm(s); dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers, for example using a keyboard; communication skills using the spoken word; ability to see and hear within normal parameters; ability to move about workspace.
The position requires mobility, including the ability to move materials weighing up to several pounds (such as a laptop computer or tablet).
Work may involve possible exposure to malodorous vapors, low dose radiation, contamination by toxic chemicals and acids and presence of carcinogenic substances or other hazardous materials.
Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this position with reasonable accommodation.
Requests for reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis.
Please Note:
This job description sets forth the job's principal duties, responsibilities, and requirements; it should not be construed as an exhaustive statement, however.
Unless they begin with the word may, the Essential Duties and Responsibilities described above are essential functions of the job, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Recommended Skills Analytical Human Subject Research Neuroscience Psychology Research Experiences Self Motivation Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
As a biomedical research organization and philanthropy, HHMI supports a vibrant community of academic researchers, educators, students, and professionals.
Together, we're unlocking the fundamentals of biology and building an open, inclusive future for science.
The Sabeti lab's work focuses in two areas:
they develop methods and tools that can be easily leveraged by investigators to open new fields of inquiry in genome biology and medicine; and they synthesize insights from widely varying fields - such as human genomics, viral sequencing, information theory, rural disease surveillance and education efforts in West Africa - to create comprehensive approaches for detecting, containing, and treating deadly viral diseases.
In relation to this effort, they have built widely-used algorithms to mine the human genome for instances of adaptation, and created powerful molecular tools to elucidate their underlying biology.
More information about the lab and their research can be found by visiting https:
//www.
sabetilab.
org/ />About the Research Technician role:
We are looking for a full time in-person Research Technician, Biopsychology with outstanding communication skills to conduct human subjects research enrollment, behavioral questionnaires, data analyses, and research coordination for the lab's new study.
This study looks at asymmetries in the body and brain activity, alongside behavioral traits and genetics, in participants recruited from the general population.
You will be working with the team and with Dr.
Pardis Sabeti at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, in collaboration with experts in neuroscience and MRI at the MIT McGovern Institute, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and Mass General Brigham.
We are looking for someone who can start in Summer 2023 and stay on for the following 2023-2024 academic year.
The participant recruitment and study activities will mainly take place in the late summer and the fall, and the analyses and manuscript creation will take place during the rest of the year.
There is potential for this role to stay on with the lab longer after completion of this study and support other research projects.
What we provide:
A competitive compensation package with comprehensive health and welfare benefits Exposure to groundbreaking infectious disease and public health research Working regularly with and receiving direct mentorship from Dr.
Sabeti Joining the world-class Broad and Harvard communities as an affiliate Collaborating with physicians, professors, clinicians, top hospitals, and researchers Opportunity to contribute to and be credited on the resulting research publication What you'll do:
Facilitate research activities at study sites by administering behavioral surveys, MRI scanning, and genetic sample collections.
Directly interact with research participants by conducting participant enrollment, screening, and scheduling of study visits.
Manage project and maintain collaborations with MIT neuroscientists, Harvard clinicians, and research centers.
Facilitate and learn analytical skills.
Gain experience with manuscript writing and the publication process.
What you bring:
Either a bachelor's degree in neuroscience, psychology, genetics, or brain and behavioral sciences or a bachelor's degree in a different major with coursework and research experience in behavioral and biological sciences Comfort working directly with research participants Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to work independently and be proactive with a strong sense of self-motivation Previous experience with human subjects research experience would be a plus Previous statistical analysis experience would be a plus Please include a detailed cover letter outlining your specific interest in this position as part of your application.
Physical RequirementsRemaining in a normal seated or standing position for extended periods of time; reaching and grasping by extending hand(s) or arm(s); dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers, for example using a keyboard; communication skills using the spoken word; ability to see and hear within normal parameters; ability to move about workspace.
The position requires mobility, including the ability to move materials weighing up to several pounds (such as a laptop computer or tablet).
Work may involve possible exposure to malodorous vapors, low dose radiation, contamination by toxic chemicals and acids and presence of carcinogenic substances or other hazardous materials.
Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this position with reasonable accommodation.
Requests for reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis.
Please Note:
This job description sets forth the job's principal duties, responsibilities, and requirements; it should not be construed as an exhaustive statement, however.
Unless they begin with the word may, the Essential Duties and Responsibilities described above are essential functions of the job, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Recommended Skills Analytical Human Subject Research Neuroscience Psychology Research Experiences Self Motivation Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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