Is this considered research?

[ihoop24]

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I may have an opportunity to work at a nueroimaging facility at my university. Research teams studying different neurological and psychological processes use the facility to gather human data using an MRI machine. I would be working in the facility learning about the science behind the studies, operating equipment, and overall helping the individual research teams gather the data. To be clear, the facility does not produce any research itself, but a number of research teams from the university use the facility to gather data. Does this count as research experience? I may be able to pair up with one of the research teams so I can do analysis and things of that sort, but if that doesn't happen can it still be counted as research? Thanks SDN.

 

[Catalystik]

I may have an opportunity to work at a nueroimaging facility at my university. Research teams studying different neurological and psychological processes use the facility to gather human data using an MRI machine. I would be working in the facility learning about the science behind the studies, operating equipment, and overall helping the individual research teams gather the data. To be clear, the facility does not produce any research itself, but a number of research teams from the university use the facility to gather data. Does this count as research experience? I may be able to pair up with one of the research teams so I can do analysis and things of that sort, but if that doesn't happen can it still be counted as research? Thanks SDN.

No.

 

[ihoop24]

No.

Thanks. How about if I am running participants through research protocols and assisting with the human research (IRB) application process?

 

[Catalystik]

Thanks. How about if I am running participants through research protocols and assisting with the human research (IRB) application process?

You need to be affilated with a project and gain a full view of how the scientific process has been implemented by the team. Then assisting partipants through the process and gathering data will be part of your engagement in "research." Being in the position to give creative input, design protocols, or help with problem-solving would be ideal, but isn't always possible initially until you've gained trust. Navigating the IRB process in addition would be the cherry on top. From what you described initially, I'd call you a Technician.

 

[Goro]

Thanks. How about if I am running participants through research protocols and assisting with the human research (IRB) application process?

Still no

 

[ihoop24]

Still no

So what would you recommend I do in order to make it count as research? Im just sort of confused about research in general.

 

[Goro]

So what would you recommend I do in order to make it count as research? Im just sort of confused about research in general.

Get involved in the research. Test a hypothesis. Understand the scientific method. Don't be a mere technician or manager. Or find a different venue.