Fwd: Research Technician II Position at VA Boston

*Neuroimaging Research Technician--II* A Neuroimaging Research Technician position is available in the VA Boston Healthcare System (VABHS) Neuroimaging Research for Veterans (NeRVe) Center (Director: Dr. David Salat). Applicants must be a U.S. citizen. The Neuroimaging Research Technician will provide technical support for image preprocessing and analysis (using programs such as FSL and FreeSurfer), maintenance and development of in-house custom processing codes (script writing in unix/linux, matlab, etc), and assist staff members in the conduct of neuroimaging research as well as administrative tasks related to the Center. This includes developing expertise and training other investigators with the operation of current MRI hardware (scanner console, goggles, headphones, BioPac system, etc) and software for data processing and analysis. Additional responsibilities will include management of online documentation and center resources. Technical skills and familiarity with Linix/Unix, Matlab, and imaging software packages such as FSL and FreeSurfer is beneficial. Applicants should have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree, with a background in Neuroscience, Computer Science, Engineering, Math or Physics. A two year commitment is required. Interested candidates should email a cover letter, resume, and contact information for two professional references to Dr. Meghan Robinson at meghan.robinson(a)va.gov <mailto:meghan.robinson@va.gov>.