Research Assistant; KSAS - Cognitive Science

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. The Research Assistant oversees data collection, data organization, and/or data management for research studies in support of a PI or a research team.

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

• 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.

• Recruiting and testing 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

• 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: ACRO
40/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