Job Opportunity: Clinical Research Assistant, Boston University Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy Center

We are seeking a talented individual to serve as a Clinical Research Assistant for the Boston University (BU) Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) Center at the National Coordinating Center for the DIAGNOSE CTE Research Project. The DIAGNOSE CTE Research Project is an NIH-

funded, 7-year, multi-center, multidisciplinary, longitudinal clinical research study of CTE. The primary goals of the project are to: develop methods of diagnosing the neurodegenerative disease, CTE, during life, refine and validate diagnostic criteria for the clinical diagnosis of CTE, and investigate genetic and head impact exposure risk factors for CTE. The National Coordinating Center is located within the BU CTE Center at BU School of Medicine. All baseline evaluations (on former NFL players, former collegiate football players, and men with no contact sport or military history) are complete, with follow-up evaluations currently being conducted remotely.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and conduct remote study evaluations, including consenting and determining decisional capacity

• Administer and score telephone- and video-based neuropsychological tests and other assessments

• Schedule in-home phlebotomy appointments and shipping of blood samples

• Work with Retention Coordinator on a variety of activities

Qualifications:

• Bachelors’ degree (or equivalent) in Psychology/Neuropsychology, Neuroscience, Public Health, Sports Medicine, Pre-Med track, or related field

• Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills

• Proven excellence as a team player

• Previous experience in a clinical research setting is preferred

18-Month Minimum Commitment

Team member will have exposure to a wide range of study procedures and there is potential for authorship on publications.

To Apply, email a cover letter and resume to:

Dr. Robert Stern

c/o: Kaleb Batten, Project Administrative Coordinator, kobatten@bu.edu

www.sternneurolab.org ● http://diagnosecte.com 

Campus Job Opportunity: Peer Career Advisors

APPLY TO BE A 2022-2023 PEER CAREER ADVISOR!

The Peer Career Advisor (PCA) program at Barnard College offers motivated sophomores, juniors, and seniors the opportunity to contribute to and enhance the programs and services at Beyond Barnard. As a PCA, you'll be fully trained to assist your peers with resume and cover letter writing, LinkedIn & Handshake profiles, networking, interviewing, and internship/job search strategies. You will also collaborate with Resident Assistants, student clubs, and other departments to offer customized workshops to students. You will also have an opportunity to support Beyond Barnard's social media initiatives to advertise services and resources. 

 

Qualifications:

Peer Career Advisor candidates should be rising sophomores, juniors, or seniors who have strong communication, organizational, and administrative skills. An ideal PCA candidate is flexible, comfortable with collaboration, and able to take initiative. 

 

Compensation: $16/hour 

 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Sunday, March 13th at 11:59pm

 

Click here to apply.

 

For questions regarding the PCA program, please email Yarelis Canales at ycanales@barnard.edu.

 

MSK Bridge Postbac Program - Application Deadline March 30

MSK Bridge is a two-year post-baccalaureate research program for recent college graduates from historically underrepresented and underserved groups who intend to apply to biomedical PhD or MD-PhD programs upon completion of Bridge.

MSK BRIDGE PROVIDES:

• Research experience - immersion in biomedical research in cutting-edge laboratories at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK), and an opportunity to give an oral presentation on your research project at the MSK Bridge symposium.

• Community - intensive mentoring from faculty, graduate students, and postdocs.

• Educational training - participation in the Gerstner Sloan Kettering Graduate School (GSK) cancer biology core course, professional development workshops and skills building classes, as well as research seminars and departmental talks.

• Professional guidance - individualized career guidance and assistance with the graduate school application process from the Office of Scientific Education and Training.

• Benefits – an annual stipend of $41,000, health benefits, and access to MSK rental housing.

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

We invite applications from current college seniors and recent graduates with a biomedically relevant Bachelor’s received within the last 3 years, and who are from historically underrepresented and underserved groups. Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents.

Apply at: mskbp.mskcc.org

For more information, visit: mskcc.org/bridge

For questions, email: oset@mskcc.org