Research Assistant (KSAS - Cognitive Science)

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