Clinical Research Assistant

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 The Laboratories of Cognitive Neuroscience (LCN) at Boston Children’s Hospital are committed to improving the lives of children throughout the world. Our multidisciplinary team of researchers brings together experts from a wide range of fields – from neuroscience and psychology to computer science and signal processing – to expand our knowledge of human brain development and translate what we learn into earlier identification, improved therapies, and better outcomes for children and families. Boston Children’s Hospital committed to research excellence and to building a diverse workforce. The Clinical Research Assistant (CRA) will join the SPIN (Sensory Processing in Neurodevelopment) study, a collaborative project with MIT investigating neural dynamics relating to two fundamental processes implicated in autism: predictive coding and sensory processing. The project will involve collecting EEG data with autistic children, typically developing children and children with Phalen McDermid Syndrome (PMS). The CRA will be based in our location at 2 Brookline Place and will work directly with families participating in the research study. The position requires clear communication of complex study information, flexible problem-solving and empathic listening skills. Enthusiasm for working with young children is essential, experience working with young children with autism strongly preferred.