- Write, test, and troubleshoot computer code to contribute to the development of custom software tools for image analysis and visualization
- Handle and prepare post mortem brain samples for imaging
- Perform and troubleshoot MRI and/or optical imaging scans of post mortem brain samples
- Assist with quality assurance, pre-processing, and annotation of imaging data
- Assist with maintaining lab documentation and software repositories
- Strong mathematical skills, as evidenced by relevant coursework. The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering, applied math, computer science, or related field, and an interest in learning about neuroscience and imaging.
- Excellent organizational skills, oral and written communication skills.
- High comfort level with computers.
- Ability to work independently as well as within an integrated research team.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and handle fluctuating priorities and deadlines.
- A high degree of professionalism and attention to detail.
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Required: Some prior research experience, in a computer lab or wet lab setting.
- Candidates with more than 1 year's experience will be considered for a Research Technician II
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Description
GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
A full-time Research Technician position is available at the Athinoula A. Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging, Massachusetts General Hospital, under the supervision of Dr. Anastasia Yendiki.
The technician will join the investigative team of the Large-Scale Imaging of Neural Circuits (LINC) project, and as such contribute to an unprecedented effort by the NIH BRAIN Initiative to produce first-ever maps of brain connections across scales ).
The LINC project brings together a multi-disciplinary group of experts from 8 institutions (Brigham and Women's Hospital, Columbia University, Harvard University, Massachusetts General Hospital, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, University College London, University of Rochester, Weill Cornell Medicine) to develop novel imaging technologies and combine them with machine learning to produce detailed wiring diagrams of the brain ).
The technician will assist with this effort by collecting and analyzing ex vivo MRI and optical microscopy images.The position offers the opportunity to participate in publications and to be part of a fast-paced research environment at the cutting edge of neuroimaging method development.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
EDUCATION:
EXPERIENCE:
Preferred:
Prior experience in data acquisition or analysis for MRI or optical imaging is desirable but not required.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The position involves working in MRI or optical imaging facilities with fixed post mortem brains, as well as working in a computer lab.
Flexibility to perform or monitor data acquisition on evenings or weekends, depending on scheduling constraints of the respective imaging facilities, is required.
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