[bioundgrd] SENIORS -- positions @ MGH

[Rachel McPherson]

THINKING ABOUT GRADUATE OR MEDICAL SCHOOL?


The Center for Neuroimaging in Aging and Neurodegenerative Disease is 
actively recruiting Research Technicians to support ongoing research. 
The Center is located in Boston, a part of Massachusetts General 
Hospital, and focuses on exploiting the capabilities of Magnetic 
Resonance Imaging to establish novel biomarkers in aging and diseased 
brains and to elucidate the neuropathology of  neurodegenerative 
diseases such as Huntington's and Alzheimer's.  These positions are 
particularly well-suited for candidates considering graduate studies, 
especially in neurology, cognitive neuroscience, or medicine, but 
desiring first an opportunity to do some hands-on, cutting-edge 
research.

RESEARCH TECHNICIAN

Responsibilities:
Data collection and analysis using in-house data processing tools 
(primarily Linux-based); data will include anatomical, neurochemical, 
and functional MRI.
Subject recruitment and testing (will involve some patient interaction)
Documentation of methods and results for incorporation into grant 
proposals and research publications

Experience:
-	A bachelor's degree in a scientific or technical discipline is required
-	A moderate degree of computer literacy is necessary

Desired:
-	Responsible, hard-working individual who is able to 
multi-task and to work independently
-	Some programming experience
-	Some exposure to signal or image processing applications or 
algorithms a plus
-	Familiarity with Linux/Unix operating systems

Candidates willing to make a two year commitment are preferred.

The Massachusetts General Hospital is an Equal 
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Contact Dr. Diana Rosas for more information, rosas at nmr.mgh.harvard.edu


GET HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE, MAKE REAL CONTRIBUTIONS.

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