Boston University

RESEARCH SPECIALIST IV, School of Medicine, Anatomy & Neurobiology

Boston University$70K — $95K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Doctoral degree in a relevant field.
  • 3-5 years of experience in clinical research or a related area.
  • Strong understanding of regulatory standards and participant safety.
  • Ability to manage logistics of research studies effectively.
  • Experience in data analysis and publication preparation.

Responsibilities

  • Provide on-site clinical oversight for research participants.
  • Supervise movement and exercise assessments safely.
  • Ensure regulatory compliance throughout the study.
  • Coordinate study logistics and participant management.
  • Contribute to data analysis and reporting of study outcomes.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with researchers and staff.
  • Opportunities to contribute to impactful research publications.
Full Job Description
Job Description

This position provides on-site clinical oversight and administrative coordination for a research study involving healthy adult volunteers (ages 1889) participating in movement and exercise assessments. The role ensures participant safety during study activities such as walking, stair climbing, treadmill use, and household task simulations. Responsibilities include supervising study sessions, maintaining regulatory and safety compliance, managing study logistics, and contributing to data analysis and reporting. The position also supports the preparation of study findings and related publications in collaboration with investigators and research staff.

Required Skills

Doctoral degree and 3-5 years' experience.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

About Boston University

Boston University (BU) is a private research university in Boston, Massachusetts. The university is nonsectarian but maintains its historical affiliation with the United Methodist Church. It was founded in 1839 by Methodists with its original campus in Newbury, Vermont, before moving to Boston in 1867. The university now has more than 3,900 faculty members and nearly 33,000 students, and is one of Boston's largest employers. It offers bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, doctorates, and medical, dental, business, and law degrees through 17 schools and colleges on two urban campuses. BU is a member of the Boston Consortium for Higher Education and the Association of American Universities.
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