Research Assistant

Job Summary

Investigate how genetic and environmental factors contribute to brain development and neurodevelopmental disorders, such as autism spectrum disorder. The Research Assistant will provide day-to-day research support to graduate students, post‑doctoral fellows, including data entry, pre‑processing, and literature review.

Standard working schedule: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Location:

Columbia, SC.

• Coordinate the recruitment and scheduling of child and parent participants for research studies, drafting and sending invitations.
• Collaborate with research staff to align recruitment efforts with study protocols and timelines.
• Manage daily administrative operations of the lab: scheduling, communication, appointment reminders, follow‑ups, and maintaining accurate participant records.
• Conduct neuroimaging and clinical data collection for adolescent research participants, providing instructions and support to participants and families.
• Process, analyze, and interpret research data using appropriate statistical and computational methods; prepare detailed reports and presentations for manuscripts and publications.

• Bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience or a related field.
• Strong coding experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience working with children and/or parents.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Salary: $40,000 per annum.

Open until filled. Desired start date:
December 1, 2025.

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