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As of Aug 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance research scientist cognitive science in the United States is $130,117.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $107,500.00 and $173,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectFreelance Research Scientist Cognitive ScienceData Scientist
CredentialsAdvanced degrees in cognitive science, psychology, neuroscienceDegree in computer science, statistics, or related fields
Work EnvironmentIndependent, project-based, often remoteCorporate, tech companies, or consulting firms
Industry UsageAcademic research, cognitive science projects, UX researchData analysis, machine learning, business insights

While both roles involve data analysis and research skills, a Freelance Research Scientist Cognitive Science focuses on understanding human cognition and behavior, often in academic or research settings. In contrast, a Data Scientist applies statistical and machine learning techniques to analyze large datasets for business or technological insights. The freelance scientist typically works independently on specialized projects, whereas data scientists are usually employed within organizations.

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Sr. Research Assistant (KSAS - Cognitive Science)

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD • On-site

$19.25 - $26.25/hr

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago

Johns Hopkins University rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 71 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

188th of 618 rated colleges and universities

Job description

The Cognitive and Brain Sciences Lab in the Department of Cognitive Science is seeking a Sr. Research Assistant to advance research on a large, multi-year project that is transitioning from the data collection phase to data curation, analysis and publication preparation. The multi-modal data set includes behavioral, and neuroimaging (fMRI, MRI, DWI) data collected from older and younger adults during a longitudinal study designed to investigate the effects of aging on word learning.
The Sr. Research Assistant will work under the general direction of a faculty researcher or senior research staff and independently conducts a variety of operational and technical activities key to the conduct of and direction of the research.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
  • Develop data collection tools based on understanding of underlying study design.
  • Participate in developing standard operating procedures for one or more studies.
  • Design and set up standard operating procedures.
  • Oversee data collection.
  • Analyze data under general oversight and make data-driven recommendations.
  • Oversee day-to-day activities and provide training for new staff on study.
  • Conduct literature searches to pull background material and identify information relevant and applicable to research interest.
  • Other duties as assigned.

In Addition to the Duties Described Above
  • Work with supervised independence in the analysis of both behavioral data (reaction time, errors and accuracy) and neuroimaging data (fMRI).
  • Supervise undergraduate research assistants working on the project.
  • Utilize research and writing skills to support the development of literature reviews and contribute to methods and results sections for publication.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
  • Two years of related experience.
  • Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education permitted by the JHU equivalency formula beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's Degree in a related field.
  • Degree (or extensive coursework) in Cognitive Science, Cognitive Psychology, or Cognitive Neuroscience.
  • Prior experience as a research assistant in a laboratory studying psycholinguistics and/or neurobiology of language.

Technical Qualifications & Specialized Certifications
  • Experience, training, or coursework in analysis of fMRI data.
  • Experience, training, or coursework in Linear Mixed Effects Modeling.
  • Familiarity with research in psycholinguistics and neurobiology of language.

Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency
  • Analytical Skills - Developing
  • Attention to Detail - Developing
  • Electronic Office Tools - Developing
  • Information Gathering - Developing
  • Oral and Written Communications - Developing
  • Organizational Skills - Developing

The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.
Classified Title: Sr. Research Assistant
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Sr. Research Assistant (KSAS - Cognitive Science)
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MB
Starting Salary Range: $21.70 - $29.86 - $38.00 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Limited
Schedule: Variable; annual average up to 19 hr/wk
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Hybrid/Homewood Campus
Department name: Cognitive Science
Personnel area: School of Arts & Sciences

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Gilman believed that teaching and research go hand in hand—that success in one depends on success in the other—and that a modern university must do both well. He also believed that sharing our knowledge and discoveries would help make the world a better place. In 145 years, we haven’t strayed from that vision. This is still a destination for excellent, ambitious scholars and a world leader in teaching and research. Distinguished professors mentor students in the arts and music, humanities, social and natural sciences, engineering, international studies, education, business, and the health professions. Those same faculty members, along with their colleagues at the university’s Applied Physics Laboratory, have made us the nation’s leader in federal research and development funding every year since 1979. That’s a fitting distinction for America’s first research university, a place that has revolutionized higher education in the U.S. and continues to bring knowledge and discoveries to the world.

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