Clinical Research Assistant- Dr. Kiho Im Lab

84642BR

Pediatrics-Newborn Medicine

General Summary:
The fetal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) analysis team in the Fetal-Neonatal Neuroimaging and Developmental Science Center (FNNDSC) at Boston Children’s Hospital (BCH) seeks a full-time research assistant. Our project develops and implements novel fetal brain MRI analysis techniques and studies brain development in normal fetuses and fetuses with developmental disorders. The successful candidate, under the Principal Investigator’s supervision, will handle MRI and demographic data management, quality control, and pre-processing, manage MRI processing pipelines, and prepare IRB/CCI documentation with the research team.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage and verify the quality of fetal/neonatal brain MRI and demographic data, maintaining databases on a Linux-based system.
• Process large datasets using neuroimaging tools and ensure accurate results through quality assessments and improvements.
• Train, update, and evaluate deep learning models, maintaining datasets for statistical analysis.
• Mentor intern students and coordinate research activities as needed.
• Draft analytical reports and summary papers for research study publications.
• Prepare documentation for IRB and CCI, coordinating with the Principal Investigator.

Minimum Education and Experience
A Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical or biomedical engineering, or a related quantitative field is required. Experience with neuroimaging data is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience with neuroimaging software and deep learning model implementation.
• Proficiency in Linux/Unix and at least one scripting language (e.g., Shell scripting, Python, MATLAB).
• Experience with brain MRI and knowledge of or strong interest in brain structure, neuroanatomy, and neuroscience
• Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git) and experience with containerized environments (e.g., Docker).
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work in interdisciplinary teams.

Application Instructions
Applicants should include a resume detailing your GPA and grades for relevant coursework, research experience, and the names and contact information of three references.

Full-Time

Regular

40

$41246.40-$61339.20 Annual

Boston

Research

Part Remote/Hybrid