A research assistant position is immediately available in The Translational
Research Center for TBI and Stress Disorders (TRACTS) at VA Boston under the
direction of David Salat. The primary responsibilities of the position include
image data acquisition, processing, and analysis. The candidate should have a
background in engineering, computer science, neuroimaging, or a related
discipline. The candidate would be expected to work with large datasets and
therefore should have strong technical skills including scripting and data
management. The individual would work with a large team as well as research
participants. Prior programming, image processing, and/or physiological
measurement experience would be beneficial. The individual in this position
would be expected to learn to use Linux based software for data processing as
well as operation of the MRI console and how to use various hardware for
physiological measurement and brain imaging. The candidate should therefore be
highly motivated to learn new procedures and skills. Interested candidates
should contact Gino Jackson ( Gino.Jackson@va.gov ) with a resume and
contact information for two references.