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Research Specialist II

Princeton, NJ · On-site

$41K - $60K/yr

Qualifications Essential Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in computer science, cognitive science, neuroscience, mathematics, or a closely related field. • Minimum of two years of research ...

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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 24 days ago


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7.4

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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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