Posted in Other 13 days ago.
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
The Psychiatric and Neurodevelopmental Genetics Unit (PNGU) of the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) has an immediate opening for a Clinical Research Coordinator, working under the direction of Dr. Alexandre Lussier. Dr. Lussier's research laboratory is housed in the Center for Genomic Medicine and Department of Psychiatry. Research in the Lussier Lab is focused on identifying the social and biological determinants of mental health through studies on (1) the impact of early-life stressors, such as prenatal alcohol exposure and childhood adversity, on trajectories of mental health and resilience; (2) genomic and epigenomic predictors of psychopathology; and (3) gene-environment interactions, or how genetic mechanisms modify the effects of life experiences on risk for mental illness across the lifespan.
The Lussier lab is a highly collaborative research team that leverages large-scale human data and interdisciplinary approaches to investigate when and how early-life environments influence mental health, with the ultimate goal of identifying ways to predict and prevent mental illness. We at the Lussier lab firmly believe that this goal, and science in general, is strengthened by the inclusion of diverse voices and perspectives. We recognize that diversity manifests in many different ways, including differences in background, life experiences, training, etc. As such, we encourage candidates from underrepresented backgrounds to work with us.
The Lussier lab is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator I or II to assist with translational research projects, as well as perform administrative tasks to support the day-to-day operations of the lab. Responsibilities will include: conducting literature searches, participating in data management and data analysis tasks, helping with grant and peer-reviewed journal submissions, developing materials for conference presentations, and performing other administrative support duties as required. Candidates must have a BA/BS, 1-2 years of experience, good quantitative skills, an ability to work well in a collaborative environment, fluency with all modes of communication in English, and strong writing skills.
Candidates will gain valuable experience and knowledge working in all phases of the research process, ranging from study design to the analysis and interpretation of results. Opportunities to co-author manuscripts and present study results at conferences may be available. Finally, candidates will have the opportunity collaborate with world-class researchers at MGH, Harvard, and beyond, and will closely interact with members the Dunn lab in the PNGU. This position is ideal if you wish to pursue graduate studies in public health, psychology, or medicine.
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