Research Assistant II

This position will support an ongoing NIH-funded study examining whether music training and cognitive training improve outcomes for children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. Duties will include help with participant recruitment with some off-hours community event recruitment, data collection, data curation, participant scheduling and integration with the study team including the music teachers and other study staff. This longitudinal study examines changes in cognition, behavior and brain function and structure. You will be trained in data collection techniques for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and magnetoencephalography (MEG). 

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, or a related research field and 6 months or more of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities and have been attained.

All candidates should possess strong interest in, and preferably experience with, working with incarcerated populations; and should have completed some basic research methods coursework.

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals. Strong written and verbal communication skills, the ability to work independently and as a part of a team. Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office, as well as the ability to learn department-specific computer systems as needed.

Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to pass a background check.

The Mind Research Network is division of Lovelace dedicated to advancing the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness and brain injury.

Headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, MRN consists of an interdisciplinary association of scientists located at universities, national laboratories and research centers around the world and is focused on imaging technology and its emergence as an integral element of neuroscience investigation.

With an extended community of academicians, researchers, graduate students and technicians, the MRN is uniquely positioned with its national infrastructure to link the brightest minds in neuroscience with some of the most cutting-edge neuroimaging capabilities in the world today.

The position requires good interpersonal skills for working with children and families on an ongoing basis to support this longitudinal intervention study. 

Experience working with children with developmental disorders is preferred.

Comfort and experience with neuroimaging tools (MRI and MEG) is preferred.

Strong organizational skills is a must. 

Adherence to human subject research regulations is required. Training is provided.

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.

The above is intended to describe the general requirements for the position and should not be interpreted as an exhaustive statement of physical requirements.  The Institute will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires an accommodation to perform the essential functions of the position.

Salary is commensurate with experience + $500 sign-on bonus.

Lovelace Biomedical is an Equal Opportunity Employer