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Job Req ID:  113367

Research Coordinator

The Department of Cognitive Science at Johns Hopkins University is seeking a full-time Research Coordinator to work in the Computational Cognitive Neuroscience Lab. The Research Coordinator will work on projects involving fMRI, EEG, behavioral testing, and computational modeling of vision and cognition. The position is particularly suited for a recent graduate from a Neuroscience, Psychology, Cognitive Science, Computer Science or related program who is seeking to work in an innovative research environment in preparation for graduate school. This is a full-time position funded by a grant that ends January 2028.


Specific Duties & Responsibilities


Running Experiments

  • Recruit and interact with study participants and run experiments in the lab (fMRI, EEG, behavioral), as well as online behavioral experiments with platforms such as Amazon Mechanical Turk.
  • Perform administrative responsibilities associated with these experiments, including maintaining lab records, uploading and organizing data, and managing IRB documentation and reviews.
  • Off-campus visits to the Kennedy Krieger Institute may be necessary to conduct fMRI scanning.


Maintaining Infrastructure

  • Maintain lab equipment, including EEG equipment, lab computers.
  • Manage data storage, including lab accounts on the Rockfish cluster and cloud-based storage services.


Research Projects

  • Assist with the research projects of students and postdocs and may work on their own independent research project. These projects will involve a combination of behavior, fMRI, EEG, and computational modeling.
  • Participate in all aspects of experiment design, analysis, and communication, including creating stimuli and experimental protocols, collecting and analyzing data, writing up results for publication, and presenting findings at conferences.


Additional

  • Interact with outside vendors.
  • Assist with coordinating lab meetings, talks, conference trips and visits.
  • Assist with manuscript preparation and submission.
  • Facilitate research supply purchasing, subject payments, and lab-related expenditures.


Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Ability to solve technical problems independently.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Ability to work well with others.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in related discipline.
  • Additional related experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Neuroscience, Psychology, Cognitive Science, Computer Science or related program
  • Some prior research experience
  • Experience with scientific computing (Matlab, Python, or R)

 

 

Classified Title: Research Assistant 
Role/Level/Range: ACRO37.5/03/CD  
Starting Salary Range: $17.00 - $30.00 targeted; Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Mon - Fri; 8:30am - 5 pm 
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: Homewood Campus 
Department name: ​​​​​​​Cognitive Science 
Personnel area: School of Arts & Sciences 

 

 

Total Rewards
The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

**Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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