Clinical Research Assistant- Neuroimaging & EEG Signal Processing

84183BR

Neurology

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Status
Full-Time

Standard Hours per Week
40

Job Category
Research,

Regular, Temporary, Per Diem
Regular

Pay Range
$41246.40-$61339.20 Annual

Office/Site Location
Boston

Remote Eligibility
Part Remote/Hybrid

Job Posting Description

At Boston Children’s Hospital, the quality of our care – and our inclusive hospital working environment – lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we’re committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included.

Position Summary/ Department Summary:
We are seeking a highly motivated and technically proficient Clinical Research Assistant to join our team at Boston Children’s Hospital Harvard catalyst profile Jurriaan Peters (www.localization-lab.com) for a 1-year position. This position sits at the intersection of clinical neuroscience and advanced signal processing, focusing on improving outcomes for children undergoing epilepsy surgery.
You will work primarily with data from patients diagnosed with Refractory Epilepsy, often with Focal Cortical Dysplasia (FCD) or Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC), utilizing high-density stereo-EEG (sEEG) and multimodal neuroimaging to map the “epileptogenic network.” This is an ideal role for a postgraduate (pre-med) candidate looking to gain deep, hands-on experience in a world-class clinical research environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Data Processing: Curate and process large-scale longitudinal datasets involving sEEG recordings and structural MRI.
  • Signal Processing: Implement and refine algorithms for EEG signal processing, focusing on high-frequency oscillations (HFOs) and cortico-cortical evoked potentials (CCEPs)
  • Network Mapping: Conduct connectivity analysis to identify nodes within the brain’s seizure networks and assist in the development of predictive models for surgical success.
  • Clinical Collaboration: Coordinate with neurosurgeons and epileptologists to integrate research findings into clinical workflows for epilepsy surgery planning.
  • Documentation: Maintain rigorous records of analysis pipelines and contribute to the preparation of manuscripts, posters, and grant applications.

Minimum Qualifications
Education:

  • A Bachelor’s Degree is required.
  • Area of study preference: Biomedical Engineering, Neuroscience, Computer Science or related quantitative field.

Experience:

  • Previous exposure to neuroimaging, EEG/MEG data or clinical research is highly preferred.
  • Exceptional attention to detail, strong communication skills, and a genuine passion for pediatric healthcare.

The posted pay range is Boston Children’s reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.

Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.

Boston Children’s Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, military or veteran status or any other classification protected by law in hiring, promotion, compensation and other terms and conditions of employment. Boston Children’s Hospital collects and maintains information regarding gender, race, and ethnicity for equal opportunity compliance purposes. Boston Children’s Hospital also is subject to various government recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations.

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