We are seeking a Research Assistant who will work jointly in the Isik and Bedny labs on projects involving neuroimaging (fMRI, EEG), behavioral testing, and computational approaches. The position is particularly suited for a recent graduate who is seeking to work in a dynamic research environment in preparation for graduate school.

This is a grant-funded position; continued employment is contingent upon the availability of grant funding.

The Research Assistant oversees data collection, data organization, and/or data management or similar functions/tasks for research study(ies) in support of a PI or a research team.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Run routine and ad hoc reports.
• Use standard tools and computer programs to review data.
• Assist with data cleaning measures to ensure accuracy of data and preparation of tables.
• Lead basic activities such as data collection and data entry.
• May lead specific tasks and develop processes to ensure study activities occur effectively and efficiently.
• May conduct literature searches to support faculty in research efforts.
• May design and format papers/publications.
• May assist PIs in writing summaries of papers for release as policy briefs or other channels.
• Other duties as assigned.

In addition to the duties described above

• Recruiting and test child research study participants, run experiments (fMRI, EEG, behavioral) and analyze fMRI/EEG/behavioral data.

• Manage data storage and analysis scripts, including on lab servers, lab accounts on the Rockfish cluster and cloud-based storage services.

• Perform administrative responsibilities associated with these experiments, including maintaining lab records, uploading and organizing data, and managing IRB documentation and reviews.

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Neuroscience, Psychology, Cognitive Science, Computer Science or related program
• Experience with scientific computing (Matlab, Python, or R)
• Prior research experience

• Analytical Skills - Awareness
• Attention to Detail - Awareness
• Data Management and Analysis - Awareness
• Formatting and Layout Proficiency - Awareness
• Information Gathering - Awareness
• Oral and Written Communications - Awareness
• Organizational Skills - Awareness

The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.

On call or non-standard work hour requirements 

• Participant testing may occur on weekends and/or evenings, according to participant schedules and scanner availability at the Kennedy Krieger Institute

Classified Title: Research Assistant 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Research Assistant (KSAS - Cognitive Science)   
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD  
Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HR (Commensurate w/exp.) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday - Friday / 8:30 am - 5 pm 
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: Homewood Campus  
Department name: Cognitive Science   
Personnel area: School of Arts & Sciences 

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