Research Assistant (KSAS - Cognitive Science
Listed on 2026-08-22
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Research/Development
Research Assistant/Associate, Data Scientist, Clinical Research
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: 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
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