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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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Johns Hopkins University
Jun 14, 2026