"Clinical Research Assistant-FNNDSC"

Position Summary:

The fetal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) analysis team in the Fetal-Neonatal Neuroimaging and Developmental Science Center (FNNDSC) at Boston Children's Hospital (BCH) seeks a full-time research assistant. Our project develops and implements novel fetal brain MRI analysis techniques and studies brain development in normal fetuses and fetuses with developmental disorders. The successful candidate, under the Principal Investigator's supervision, will handle MRI and demographic data management, quality control, and pre-processing, manage MRI processing pipelines, and prepare IRB/CCI documentation with the research team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and verify the quality of fetal/neonatal MRI and demographic data, maintaining databases on a Linux-based system.
• Process large datasets using neuroimaging tools and ensure accurate results through quality assessments and improvements.
• Train, update, and evaluate deep learning models, maintaining datasets for statistical analysis.
• Prepare documentation for IRB and CCI, coordinating with the Principal Investigator.
• Draft analytical reports and summary papers for research study publications.
• Mentor intern students and coordinate research activities as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• A Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical or biomedical engineering, or a related quantitative field is required.

Experience:

• Experience with neuroimaging data is preferred.
• Experience with neuroimaging software and deep learning model implementation.
• Proficiency in Linux/Unix and at least one scripting language (e.g., Shell scripting, Python, MATLAB).
• Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git) and experience with containerized environments (e.g., Docker).
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work in interdisciplinary teams.

The posted pay range is Boston Children's reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting. Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.