Research Assistant (KSAS - Cognitive Science

Johns Hopkins, founded in 1876, is America''s first research university and home to nine world-class academic divisions working together as one university.

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.

• 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.

The minimum qualifications are as follows:

• 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.

• 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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