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Sr. Assistant to Professor of Science (starts at $26/hr)

ProPivotal
3 hours ago
Contract
Massachusetts
United States

A world-renowned University, is looking to hire a SeniorAssistant to the Director of their Learning and Memory Department . This role offers an excellent opportunity to work within a collaborative and innovative research environmentand offers the chance to contribute to cutting-edge neuroscience research and support a prominent scientific community. The new hire will get to work closely with an award-winning faculty member whose career in cognitive science has been recognized by the National Academy of Medicine

Key Details:

  • Job Type: Temp-to-Perm
  • Pay: Starts at $26/hour which can increaseupon converting to perm
  • Work Arrangement: On-site

Why This Job Is Awesome / Your Impact

  • Contribute to pioneering research projects that have the potential to make significant scientific impacts
  • Benefit from career growth and professional development opportunities within a leading academic organization
  • Be part of a dynamic, collaborative team that values curiosity, innovation, and support

Responsibilities

  • Manage and maintain the faculty members calendar, coordinate meetings, conferences, and committee activities
  • Arrange travel and prepare related documentation, including visa paperwork for incoming lab members
  • Assist with official communications, memos, recommendation letters, and reports
  • Support grant application processes, including document generation and policy compliance
  • Maintain lab website and manage budgets and award records in collaboration with finance teams
  • Organize faculty meetings and assist with purchasing activities as needed
  • Handle expense reimbursements and reconcile accounts
  • Provide general administrative support to ensure smooth laboratory operations

Requirements

  • Bachelors degree preferred, ideally in Neuroscience or related field
  • Valid administrative support experience of at least 3 years, preferably supporting senior researchers or faculty in academic settings
  • Demonstrated interest in neuroscience, cognitiveor scientific research environments
  • Proficiency with office software, AI platforms, and similar data management tools
  • Experience with FileMaker Pro, Photoshop, Outlook iCal, and web platforms like Drupal and WordPress is highly desirable

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