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Boston University

Research Specialist, Anatomy & Neurobiology

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A Medical Research Scientist conducts research with the goal of understanding diseases and improving human health. May study biology and causes of health problems, assess effectiveness of treatments or develop new pharmaceutical products. May direct clinical trials to gather data..

$99,974 / year median in Massachusetts

+15% projected growth

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Jobs › Boston, MA › Research Specialist, Anatomy & Neu… Boston University Research Specialist, Anatomy & Neurobiology Boston, MA Apply Research Specialist, Anatomy & Neurobiology Job Description Research Specialist, Anatomy & Neurobiology Category Boston University Medical Campus --> Professional Job Location Framingham, MA, United States Tracking Code 26501036120818 Posted Date 9/1/2026 Salary Grade Grade 45 Expected Hiring Range Minimum $48,075.00 Expected Hiring Range Maximum $60,625.00 The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Position Type Full-Time/Regular The Framingham Heart Study Brain Aging Program (FHS-BAP) is seeking an experienced Research Assistant to work as Research Specialist for its NIA-funded project work. Core responsibilities include conducting coordination, data entry, and quality control of neuropsychological testing, digital tasks, standardized interviews, and motor examination of participants, ages 25-100+. on subjects, ages 25-100+ and preparing case reports for dementia diagnostic meetings. Prior experience with cognitive testing, research coordination, psychometrics, and working in Neuropsychology preferred. Testing will take place primarily in clinic, however, research assistants are expected to make home visits and virtual testing as well on a regular basis.
Additional core responsibilities will include:
Leading specific projects, both short and long-term. Given the wide range of projects that include cognitive aging, Alzheimer's disease, traumatic brain injury (TBI), there are a myriad of tasks that range from data entry to presenting to collaborators from other academic institutions and private industry. This position will assist in other office management tasks, including purchasing, onboarding new employees, calendar and communications management, maintaining documentation, organizing the electronic filing system, maintaining/organizing web-based program management tools, and office coordination. This position will also complete IRB related tasks, maintaining manuals of procedures, and data management. The priorities of responsibilities are expected to be dynamic based on the needs of the team at any given time. Required Skills Bachelor's degree required; some travel required as needed for testing of participants. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
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Framingham, MA Position Type:
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$48,075.00-$60,625.00 To apply, visit https://jobs.silkroad.com/BU/External/jobs/317236 (https://apptrkr.com/9798335) Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency (https://www.jobelephant.com/) je-a9fd70ab8c5b4645a797aab2ae86fe26 Active Filters Research Specialist, Anatomy & N... Boston, MA Clear All Apply