Research Assistant I Per Diem BWH Neurology

This position reports directly to Dr. Ian Corbin, Principal Investigator on the "Buffering, Porosity, and Brain Health in Uganda" project. The research assistant position also reports to the other Principal Investigator on the project (Dr. Cyrus Olsen III), Dr. Amar Dhand, and all supporting staff (HR, payroll, etc). The position will require between 10-20 hours per week depending on workflow.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The research assistant will work directly under the Principal Investigators and help with all day-to-day needs. Clerical and administrative work will be the regular day-to-day responsibility of the RA (sending emails, creating meeting invites, etc). To supplement the day-to-day administrative work, the RA will assist with the accounting for the Templeton grant, create progress reports for the grant organization, process interview data, create expense reports for all expenses related to the project, attend monthly lab meetings, and assist with any additional requests made by the project leads.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Accounting/Payroll
• Information Systems
• Data Processing/Management
• Research, Writing

SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to work well independently.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to be able to interact with a variety of people and on the telephone.
• Strong team player and can communicate well within an interdisciplinary team.
• High level of organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to follow directions and protocol requirements.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Normal laboratory environment.
• May be exposed, under controlled conditions, to hazardous materials.

EEO Statement

BWH 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.