Research Specialist - Medical Center

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.

The Research Specialist will work on NIH-funded studies that examine speech, language, reading, and cognitive abilities in left hemisphere stroke survivors and typical older adults. This includes recruiting, screening, and consenting new participants; administering standardized and experimental tests; running MRI sessions; scoring research assessments; participating in outreach activities; processing and/or analyzing data; supervising undergraduate research assistants; and contributing to research meetings and administration (e.g., IRB protocols).

The role also offers opportunities to analyze data, present findings at conferences, and contribute to publications.

The Cognitive Recovery Lab at Georgetown University and Med Star National Rehabilitation Hospital (PI: Peter Turkeltaub) aims to understand how language is organized in the brain, how this organization changes in the face of a brain injury, and how we might improve recovery. The primary focus of the lab’s research is aphasia or alexia resulting from stroke, involving extensive behavioral testing of stroke survivors and control subjects, multimodal MRI studies, and non-invasive brain stimulation.

Lab members include Research SLPs, Research Specialists, Post-docs, PhD and MD/PhD students, and Undergraduate and Graduate Research Assistants.

• Bachelor's degree, and prior research experience in cognitive psychology, neuroscience, or a related field
• Organized, personable, responsible, reliable, self‑motivated, and efficient
• Comfortable working with clinical populations
• Prior MRI research experience and experience working with stroke survivors are highly desirable
• Programming experience and working knowledge of MATLAB are preferred

$20.16 – $31.30 per hour

GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work‑life balance benefits, employee discounts, and a variety of voluntary insurance options. Learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.