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At Boston Children’s Hospital, the quality of our care – and our inclusive hospital working environment – lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we’re committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included. Position Summary/ Department Summary: We are seeking a highly motivated and technically proficient Clinical Research Assistant to join our team at Boston Children’s Hospital Harvard catalyst profile Jurriaan Peters (www.localization-lab.com) for a 1-year position. This position sits at the intersection of clinical neuroscience and advanced signal processing, focusing on improving outcomes for children undergoing epilepsy surgery. You will work primarily with data from patients diagnosed with Refractory Epilepsy, often with Focal Cortical Dysplasia (FCD) or Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC), utilizing high-density stereo-EEG (sEEG) and multimodal neuroimaging to map the “epileptogenic network.” This is an ideal role for a postgraduate (pre-med) candidate looking to gain deep, hands-on experience in a world-class clinical research environment.
Job Responsibility:
Data Processing: Curate and process large-scale longitudinal datasets involving sEEG recordings and structural MRI
Signal Processing: Implement and refine algorithms for EEG signal processing, focusing on high-frequency oscillations (HFOs) and cortico-cortical evoked potentials (CCEPs)
Network Mapping: Conduct connectivity analysis to identify nodes within the brain’s seizure networks and assist in the development of predictive models for surgical success
Clinical Collaboration: Coordinate with neurosurgeons and epileptologists to integrate research findings into clinical workflows for epilepsy surgery planning
Documentation: Maintain rigorous records of analysis pipelines and contribute to the preparation of manuscripts, posters, and grant applications
Requirements:
A Bachelor’s Degree is required
Area of study preference: Biomedical Engineering, Neuroscience, Computer Science or related quantitative field
Previous exposure to neuroimaging, EEG/MEG data or clinical research is highly preferred
Exceptional attention to detail, strong communication skills, and a genuine passion for pediatric healthcare
What we offer:
flexible schedules
affordable health, vision and dental insurance
child care and student loan subsidies
generous levels of time off
403(b) Retirement Savings plan
Pension
Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement