[visionlist] Visual Attention Lab Research Assistant (Lab Manager) Job in Boston

[Wolfe, Jeremy M.,PHD]

	--GOOD JOB FOR A GRADUATING SENIOR, POST WIDELY, PLEASE— 

FULL-TIME RESEARCH ASSISTANT POSITION AVAILABLE in VISION / ATTENTION / COGNITIVE SCIENCE (AND MEDICAL IMAGE PERCEPTION) 
LOCATION: BOSTON, MA 
START DATE: Late-Spring / Summer 2026 

This position is in the Visual Attention Lab of Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston (Jeremy Wolfe, PI). https://search.bwh.harvard.edu/new/index.html 

We conduct psychophysical/behavioral research primarily in the area of visual attention. How do you find what you are looking for in a world full of things you are not looking for? 
How do radiologists find a tumor in an x-ray? How do their eyes move when they are searching? Why do we miss things right in front of our eyes? How can we keep track of several things at the same time? 
Healthy young adults are the experimental observers that we run in most experiments, though we sometimes work with children and/or the elderly. 
Medical image perception, especially with radiologists as observers, is significant part of work of the lab. The position involves work throughout all stages of the research process, from planning experiments 
and preparing documents for the human subject review board to helping write up results for publication; but the main focuses are data collection and analysis. 
Research assistants typically attend and present at one scientific meeting each year, funding permitting. 

This position requires a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree. A major in Psychology or related field would be preferable, but is not necessary. Research experience is useful. 
Strong interpersonal and communication skills are needed in order to successfully work with expert observers (e.g., radiologists) and with hospital administration. 
A candidate should have computer experience and should be willing to learn how to use our statistics, graphics, and word processing packages. Programming experience is not necessary,
but familiarity with MATLAB/R and/or online experimental platforms and web development languages would be a significant plus. Familiarity with eye tracking would be another plus. 
A candidate must be able to work in an organized, independent manner on multiple tasks and should be able to interact with subjects in a tactful and pleasant manner. 
Reliable and detailed record keeping (e.g. posting results on-line and keeping track of lab purchases) is important. This is an excellent position for a recent college graduate 
who wants to spend two or more years in a research setting before going on to graduate or medical school, especially if you are interested in visual attention and visual cognition. 

 NOTES: 
 - This is a paid position with full benefits. 
- A two-year commitment is required.
- The position is not appropriate for those with advanced degrees. 
- Visa and funding issues make it extremely difficult to hire non-US residents. Non-citizens with permission to work in the US (e.g., if you are on OPT) are welcome to apply. 

The Visual Attention Lab is committed considering candidates from a wide range of backgrounds in hiring for this position. 
This position could start anytime between about May 1 and Sept 1, depending on the candidate’s schedule (Finish college first!). 

If interested, please send an email to Jeremy Wolfe. jwolfe at bwh.harvard.edu 
Please send your materials before March 10, 2026.
 


Jeremy M Wolfe, PhD 
Professor of Ophthalmology & Radiology, 
Harvard Medical School

Visual Attention Lab   
Department of Surgery   
Brigham & Women's Hospital

900 Commonwealth Ave
3rd Floor
Boston, 02215

Phone:  617-851-1166
Fax:  617-768-8816

Best email: jwolfe at bwh.harvard.edu
Backup: jeremywolfe0131 at gmail.com
URL: search.bwh.harvard.edu


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