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Research Assistant, Anatomy & Neurobiology, School of Medicine
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A Research Assistant assists with a research program or project. Works in a variety of fields within science or the social sciences, in programs based at a university or research institution, or works on government or industry sponsored research projects. Conducts field or library research or recruits participants for a study; may also assist with legal research. Typically conduct research under the guidance of senior researchers or professors. These roles are often held by undergraduate or graduate students pursuing degrees in relevant fields, or individuals with relevant work experience.
$55,782 / year median in Massachusetts
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Research Assistant, Anatomy & Neurobiology, School of Medicine Category Boston University Medical Campus --> Professional Job Location Framingham, MA, United States Tracking Code 26500582080824 Posted Date 9/1/2026 Salary Grade Grade 44 Expected Hiring Range Minimum $45,000.00 Expected Hiring Range Maximum $48,000.00 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 Research Assistants for its NIA-funded project work. The position responsibilities include conducting, coordination, and data entry of neuropsychological testing, digital tasks, standardized interviews, and motor examination of participants, ages 25-100+. Preparing case reports and coordinating consensus adjudication meetings. Additional responsibilities include reviewing FHS participant charts and medical records for other disease indicators (e.g., dementia, Alzheimer's disease, surgeries, TBI, etc.) and performing recruitment and administrative tasks as needed. The work will include exposure to medical terminology, public health methodology, involve participant contact and data collection/entry. The candidate will also be responsible for leading and coordinating other short term and long term projects with investigators. 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.