Data Analyst
The Data Analyst at Confidential Client supports large-scale neuropsychiatric research projects by implementing statistical analyses, machine learning models, and data processing pipelines for behavioral, EEG, and neuroimaging data. This role involves database creation, quality control, programming behavioral tasks, and providing technical support to lab members, contributing to advancing understanding of neuropsychiatric disorders and treatments in a multidisciplinary clinical research environment.
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What You’ll Do
The confidential client is seeking a full-time Data Analyst to support large-scale clinical and translational neuroscience research projects. You will work closely with clinicians, researchers, and technical staff to develop and run analysis pipelines, maintain research databases, and support data collection and quality control for multimodal datasets (behavioral, EEG, fMRI, DTI, volumetrics).
- Implement and support statistical analyses, machine learning models, and processing pipelines/scripts for behavioral, EEG, and multimodal neuroimaging data (resting-state and task-based fMRI, DTI, volumetric).
- Build and maintain neuroimaging and behavioral data pipelines (BIDS, XNAT) and ensure reproducible workflows.
- Develop query tools and databases for data mining and assist with documentation and user guides.
- Create and maintain QC protocols to protect data integrity during acquisition, preprocessing, and analysis.
- Implement web-based behavioral questionnaires (e.g., REDCap) and program behavioral tasks (e.g., PsychoPy, Psychophysics Toolbox).
- Provide programming, analysis, and technical support to lab members and study coordinators.
- Assist with computer/network administration related to research data (storage, archiving, permissions).
- Contribute to scientific reporting and manuscript preparation; support presentations and figures.
- Provide logistical/technical support for in-person study visits and train backup staff as needed.
Qualifications
- B.A./B.S. in neuroscience, computer science, engineering, statistics, or a related field required; M.S./Ph.D. preferred.
- Minimum ~2 years relevant technical experience in neuroimaging or research data analysis.
- Proficient with neuroimaging analysis platforms (examples: HCP pipelines, FreeSurfer, SPM, FSL, AFNI).
- Strong programming skills (Python required; R preferred) and experience working in Linux environments.
- Solid background in statistics and statistical scripting for experimental and clinical data.
- Experience working with BIDS/XNAT, REDCap, and data management best practices.
- Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills; attention to detail and ability to work independently.
- Experience with graph analyses, machine learning, and modeling is a significant plus.
- Graphic or web design skills considered a plus.
Preferred / Nice-to-Have
- Prior experience supporting clinical or neuromodulation studies (TMS, tDCS, ECT, DBS).
- Prior work producing publication-quality figures and methods documentation.
- Familiarity with behavioral experiment software and data-collection workflows.
Additional Details
- Work type: Hybrid (on-site in Boston, MA with some remote work as agreed)
- Work location (onsite address): Boston, MA — primary research site
- Scheduled weekly hours: 40 (Full-time)
- Employee type: Regular
- Work shift: Day
- Pay range (base): $53,040.00 - $75,888.80 / year (posted range; actual offer will consider experience, skills, and other factors)
Why Join
- Support high-impact clinical and translational neuroscience research.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams at a leading healthcare research environment.
- Professional development opportunities and exposure to state-of-the-art neuroimaging and neuromodulation methods.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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