#  Research Assistant Position: Meditation (full-time post-graduation) 

 



Research Assistant Position: Meditation  
Dr. Matthew Sacchet, Meditation Research Program, Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging / Massachusetts General Hospital / Harvard Medical School  
full-time post-graduation  
  
A position is available within the Meditation Research Program (Principal Investigator \[PI\]: Matthew D. Sacchet, Ph.D.) at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School. Our research is in affiliation with the Department of Psychiatry and the Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging and is focused on developing a scientific understanding of advanced meditation (skills, states, stages, and transformations related to mastery and continued practice of meditation). **Responsibilities**: Principal duties include (1) collecting and organizing data from research participants; (2) maintaining records and databases; (3) using various software and programs for data analysis, graph generation, and reports; (4) assisting with recruiting research participants; (5) obtaining participant study data from medical records, physicians, et cetera; (6) conducting literature searches; (7) verifying accuracy of study forms; (8) updating study forms per protocol; (9) documenting study participant visits and procedures; (10) assisting with regulatory binders and quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) procedures; (11) assisting with interviewing study participants; (12) administering and scoring questionnaires; (13) providing explanation of study and obtains informed consent from study participants; (14) performing study procedures; (15) assisting with study regulatory submissions; (16) writing consent forms; (17) verifying subject inclusion/exclusion criteria; and (18) performing administrative support duties. **Requirements and Expectations**: Skills/abilities/competencies required: (1) high attention to detail; (2) excellent organizational skills; (3) excellent ability to follow directions; (4) excellent communication skills; (5) working knowledge of research; and (6) ability to demonstrate respect and professionalism for other team members and research subjects. Education: Bachelor’s degree required. Experience: New graduates may be considered for the position outlined above. Value will be placed on proven experience with research and commitment to science. **Additional Information**: Meditation Research Program website is at <http://meditation.mgh.harvard.edu/>. Ongoing appointment is contingent upon performance and continued availability of funding. This position offers an excellent opportunity for junior scientists looking for research experience before applying to graduate school in the mind sciences (including neuroscience and clinical psychology Ph.D. programs) or medical school, or related positions in industry. **To Apply**: Interested candidates can apply for the position at [https://massgeneralbrigham.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/MGBExternal/job/Charlestown-MA/Clinical-Research-Coordinator-I\_RQ4047843](https://massgeneralbrigham.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/MGBExternal/job/Charlestown-MA/Clinical-Research-Coordinator-I_RQ4047843). Additional questions and inquiries can be directed to <meditationadministration@mgh.harvard.edu>. (posted 1/26)



 



 

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