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AspectFreelance Cognitive Science ResearchFreelance Data Analyst
Required CredentialsBackground in cognitive science, psychology, neuroscienceBackground in statistics, data analysis, computer science
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Employer & Industry UsageUniversities, research institutes, tech companiesBusinesses, marketing firms, tech companies

Freelance Cognitive Science Researchers focus on understanding mental processes and designing experiments, often working in academic or research settings. Freelance Data Analysts interpret data to inform business decisions. While both roles require analytical skills, cognitive science research emphasizes experimental design and psychological theory, whereas data analysis centers on data manipulation and reporting.

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Research Assistant (KSAS - Cognitive Science)

Research Assistant (KSAS - Cognitive Science)

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD • On-site

$17.20 - $30.30/hr

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

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Job description

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.

Minimum Qualifications
  • 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.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Neuroscience, Psychology, Cognitive Science, Computer Science or related program
  • Experience with scientific computing (Matlab, Python, or R)
  • Prior research experience

Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency
  • 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: ACRO40/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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