Data Coordinator

Job Summary:

The primary responsibilities of this role are to manage data, including to support data collection and analysis, and to support the dissemination of research related to the early detection, characterization, clinical outcomes, and progress monitoring of neurodegenerative diseases. Sources of data include speech acoustic and kinematic recordings, EMG, EEG, neuropsychological assessments, patient-reported outcome measures, clinical and neurobiological data, and neuroimaging. The Research Assistant will play a critical role in participant enrollment, data collection, processing and analysis across data streams. The Research Assistant will further support dissemination activities, including conference proposal and manuscript preparation and submission.

Job Duties:

• 60% Data Processing and Analysis: Perform data processing and analysis tasks and enters research data in into study database
• 20% Data Collection: Participate in data collection, ensuring the precise deployment and use of equipment, while maintaining effective communication with study participants and the research team.
• 10% Supports dissemination activities, such as conference proposal and manuscript submissions, by conducting literature review, proof-reading tasks, formatting, and preparing figures/tables.
• 10% Assists with other research-related office tasks, as needed

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Holds a Bachelor degree in Speech and Language Sciences/Communication Disorders, Engineering, Psychology, Neuroscience, Computer Science, or a related field by the start date.

• Experience or familiarity with research environment.

Skills & Abilities:

• The ability to communicate effectively in the workplace.
• Willing and able to learn new software applications as needed (training will be provided).
• Enthusiasm and ability to solve problems.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with other lab members is essential.
• Experience with scripting languages such as MATLAB, Python, R is desired but not required.

About the MGH Institute:

MGH Institute of Health Professions is a graduate school in Boston that provides entry-level and post-professional programs in Nursing, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Genetic Counseling, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Physician Assistant Studies. The PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences and a PhD and Master of Science in Health Professions Education have been added in recent years to meet rising demand for highly educated health care professionals, educators, and researchers. Integrating classroom learning with research and clinical experience, the Institute grants doctoral degrees, master's degrees, awards certificates of advanced study, and offers continuing education to practicing professionals.

The IHP is the only degree-granting affiliate in Mass General Brigham (MGB), the largest private employer in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Institute has been recognized multiple times by The Chronicle of Higher Education as a "Great College to Work For." A leading health sciences educational institution, MGH Institute provides students with outstanding academic programs, many of which are ranked among the best in the nation.

MGH Institute of Health Professions has announced an organization-wide anti-racism initiative to think boldly about race and bring together all members of the IHP community to address systemic racial injustice as well as oppression more broadly. The plan seeks to create a supportive and inclusive campus environment and better support the diverse communities the school serves. We are excited about this new initiative and are hiring employees who are committed to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion and will contribute to our anti-racism and anti-oppression approach.

EEO Statement

Massachusetts General Hospital is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.