What are the responsibilities and job description for the Neuromodulation Research Assistant FT Days position at Care New England?
Butler Hospital is seeking a full-time research assistant to work within TMS/Neuromodulation Research Program.
Job Summary: The position involves using noninvasive brain stimulation methods and interacting with participants in clinical trials who may receive investigational treatments. Specific projects include utilizing techniques such as Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), Transcranial Electric Stimulation (TES), or other forms of non-invasive brain stimulation on healthy individuals or those with neuropsychiatric disorders. Other tasks may include measuring neural circuitry through motor-evoked potentials (MEP), obtaining electroencephalogram (EEG), MRI, or other forms of biophysiological monitoring will be involved in the role.
Primary responsibilities include participant recruitment and screening, subject engagement, data collection and management, clinical assessments, administration of various cognitive, behavioral assessments,and processing of brain imaging data (MRI, EEG).
Requirements: Bachelor's degree in psychology, neuroscience or related field is preferred.
Technically-inclined applicants with previous experience in neurophysiology, neuroimaging data, and/or coding and analyzing of data is strongly preferred. Experience with psychology and/or psychiatric research populations may be helpful.
Prior experience with clinical assessment, neurophysiology, neuroimaging, and/or neuromodulation is a plus.
The ideal candidate will be detail oriented, organized, flexible, have excellent oral and written communication skills, and be able to work independently as well as within a team setting on multiple projects and tasks.
Schedule: 40/80 Full Time Days / Mon-Fri
Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center, are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.
EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status
Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.
Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.
