Research Assistant I
The Mind Research Network
Summary
A Research Assistant I position is currently available in Dr. Andrew Mayer's laboratory at The Mind Research Network. Those with experience in clinical assessments, phlebotomy, and/or neuroimaging are strongly encouraged to apply.
Job description
Overview
A Research Assistant I position is currently available in Dr. Andrew Mayer's laboratory at The Mind Research Network. Those with experience in clinical assessments, phlebotomy, and/or neuroimaging are strongly encouraged to apply.
Primary duties include working with a research team on multiple federally-funded studies examining the biological basis of traumatic brain injury in both children and adults, as well as on emotional dysregulation. Primary responsibilities include participant recruiting, clinical interviews, symptom-based assessments, neuropsychological data collection, collecting MRI data, data entry and quality assurance. The job will also require flexible hours including some evenings and nights to accommodate data acquisition and other related duties as needed for scanning. This position involves working as part of a research team, as well as working with sensitive populations.
Qualifications
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been attained. Individuals with a bachelor's degree in psychology, or pursuing a degree in a related field are preferred. Those with experience and interest in neuroscience, clinical psychology, and/or neuroimaging are strongly encouraged to apply. Individuals with current experience in neuroimaging and MEG data collection are preferred.
Requires strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Preferred/Additional Qualifications
- Individuals with a bachelor's degree in psychology, or pursuing a degree in a related field are preferred.
- Individuals with current experience in neuroimaging are preferred.
- Individuals with phlebotomy skills are preferred.
Physical Requirements
Work is performed in a dry laboratory environment. Will operate standard office equipment and will frequently stand, walk, sit, perform desk-based computer tasks, use a telephone, perform repetitive motions and occasionally lift objects that weigh up to 20 pounds. May interact with research participants.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field preferred
- Experience and interest in neuroscience, clinical psychology, and/or neuroimaging encouraged
- Current experience in neuroimaging and MEG data collection preferred
- Phlebotomy skills preferred
Company overview
The Mind Research Network (MRN) is an independent non-profit research organization founded in 1998 and headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dedicated to advancing the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness and brain disorders, MRN operates as a 501(c)3 organization focused on neuroimaging technology and neuroscience research. The organization consists of an interdisciplinary association of scientists located at universities, national laboratories, and research centers worldwide, creating a unique national infrastructure that connects leading neuroscience minds with cutting-edge neuroimaging capabilities. MRN's research spans multiple specialized areas including addiction, autism, forensics, neurodevelopment, psychosis, traumatic brain injury, aging research, and neuroinformatics. The organization maintains state-of-the-art imaging facilities featuring advanced equipment such as Siemens 3T Prisma MRI systems, Elekta Neuromag MEG systems, and high-density EEG labs. With 201-500 employees, MRN collaborates extensively with academic institutions and healthcare providers while offering imaging services, data analysis capabilities, and clinical research opportunities to advance understanding of brain function and neurological disorders.