Research Assistant (Department of Cognitive Science)

Johns Hopkins University•Baltimore, MD

1d•$17 - $30•Remote

About The Position

The Language and Cognition Lab in the Department of Cognitive Science is seeking a Research Assistant to work on a research project examining spatial and language development between the ages of 4-12 in typically-developing children, including behavioral and brain imaging studies. This is a grant-funded position; continued employment is contingent upon the availability of grant funding. The research project is a collaboration between the JHU Language and Cognition Lab and the Learning and Development Lab at Georgetown University Medical School. All experiments (behavioral and imaging) are carried out at the Georgetown facility in Washington D.C. 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.
Proficient with programming languages (e.g. Python, Java).
Proficient with statistical software (e.g. SPSS, R).
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to work collaboratively on a research team.
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

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Cognitive Science, Psychology, or related field.
Background in Psychology, Cognitive Science, or related fields, with a focus on children’s cognitive development.
Experience conducting behavioral and/or imaging experiments with young children (ages 6 months to 12 years old), with at least one year of experience recruiting and testing such participants.
At least two years’ experience in a Cognitive Science (or related) lab setting.

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.
Recruit and interact with child participants and their parents.
Test child participants in behavioral and imaging experiments in the Georgetown lab.
Perform administrative responsibilities associated with these experiments including maintaining lab records, uploading and organizing data, managing IRB documentation and reviews, and conducting preliminary analyses under the guidance of the project’s PIs.
Maintain detailed written protocols of all experiments.
Recruit undergraduate research assistants.
Other duties as assigned.