Research Assistant, Developmental Cognitive Neurology

Kennedy Krieger Institute is an internationally recognized facility dedicated to improving the lives of children and adolescents with pediatric developmental disabilities through patient care, special education, research and professional training.

 

Kennedy Krieger’s clinical programs offer an interdisciplinary approach in treatment tailored to the individual needs of each child. Services include over 40 outpatient clinics; neurobehavioral, rehabilitation and pediatric feeding disorders inpatient units; plus several home and community programs providing services to assist families.

The Department of Developmental Cognitive Neurology seeks a Research Assistant. The position involves all aspects of data acquisition and analysis within the fMRI lab, from task design to running experiments, to analyzing and archiving data. As part of the research team, the Research Assistant is also expected to participate in the interpretation of results and preparation of data for publication in concert with the PI, Laurie E. Cutting, Ph.D. and other research collaborators.

 

The patient populations we study include children with Dyslexia, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Neurofibromatosis Type 1. We also study typically developing children as well as adults.

Requirements:Master’s degree preferred, but not required.2 years experience working in an imaging research lab can substitute for a higher degree. Bachelor’s degree required in an appropriate discipline (e.g., biology, neuroscience, psychology, biomedical engineering, computer science, physics).

Experience analyzing functional neuroimaging data would be optimal.

We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including professional development opportunities, a child care subsidy and a 401(k) plan with an employer contribution & match!

 

Apply online at http://www.kennedykrieger.org/, referencing Job ID 39103. EOE, M/F/D/V