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Research Assistant I

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Harvarduniversity logoHarvarduniversity · Boston, MA
Full-timeOn-site1w ago
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Requirements

  • College background or equivalent experience, preferably in a related discipline.
  • At least one-year related work experience (relevant course work may count towards experience).
  • Additional Qualifications and Skills:
  • Bachelor's degree prefered.
  • Previous research experience preferred.
  • Term: This is a one-year term position from the date of hire, with the possibility of extension, contingent upon work performance and continued funding to support the position.
  • Standard Hours/Schedule: 35 hrs. per week | Monday - Friday | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
  • Pre-Employment Screening: Identity
  • Staying Informed About Your Application: Due to the high volume of applications, we may not always be able to reach out right away, but you can track your status anytime through the Careers@Harvard portal.
  • Work Format Details
  • This position has been determined by school or unit leaders that all duties and responsibilities must be performed at a Harvard or Harvard-designated location. Certain visa types may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.
  • Salary Grade and Ranges
  • This position is salary grade level 052. Please visit Harvard's Salary Ranges to view the corresponding salary range and related information.

Benefits

Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:Generous paid time off including parental leaveMedical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day oneRetirement plans with university contributionsWellbeing and mental health resourcesSupport for families and caregiversProfessional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursementCommuter benefits, discounts and campus perksLearn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page .EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment StatementHarvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination . We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard's academic purposes.Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceParental leave

Additional Information

This person will serve as a full-time research assistant in the Rajan Lab, working closely with postdoctoral researchers. Under specific direction, the individual will support ongoing computational neuroscience projects focused on neural population dynamics and learning in complex systems. Key responsibilities will include assisting with the development and analysis of computational models of neural circuits, implementing and testing learning rules in simulated neural populations, and contributing to the analysis of neural data. The individual will also support the lab's research workflow by writing and maintaining analysis code, running simulations, organizing results, and preparing figures or summaries for internal discussions, manuscripts, and conference presentations. The individual will participate in regular lab meetings and project discussions, collaborate with other trainees and researchers in the lab, and assist with literature review and exploratory analyses to help advance ongoing research projects. The position is intended to provide structured research experience in computational neuroscience while contributing directly to the lab's modeling and data analysis efforts. Working Conditions: In person at the Kempner Institute and Harvard Medical School. Physical Requirements: Use of a computer

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