Research Assistant (KSAS - Cognitive Science)

Johns Hopkins University•Baltimore, MD

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Sociophonetics Lab at JHU, under the direction of Dr. Margaret Renwick, is a newly established research space in Krieger Hall, including a state-of-the-art sound-proof booth for recording speech with multiple participants simultaneously, plus additional computing and testing equipment. We are seeking a Research Assistant (RA) who will help to equip this lab space, and to establish protocols for using the facility. This includes selecting, testing and installing devices for high-fidelity audio recording, alongside computers for experimentation. The RA will also establish a computer database for recordings currently being collected and analyzed by the PI and her research team. The RA will have the opportunity to participate in regular research lab meetings, and potentially to contribute to and participate in new and ongoing research. The RA will work alongside a team including the PI, graduate students in Cognitive Science, and undergraduate research assistants. The RA will maintain a regular in-person work schedule to promote communication and facilitate access by lab team members and research participants, or by students using equipment for approved coursework. 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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in linguistics, cognitive science, computer science, or a related field.
Familiarity with and ability to navigate computer-based research facilities at JHU
Programming in Python and Praat.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
Procure, install and test equipment for audio recording.
Documentation of procedures for lab equipment use.
Development of networked computer database for research purposes.