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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.