Job Description
Research Assistant, Department of Psychology - Georgetown University College of Arts & Sciences Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation's capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.
Requirements The Department of Psychology is an intellectually diverse community of scholars engaged in research addressing psychology at the levels of mind, brain, and society. We strive for excellence in our scholarship and teaching, and we seek to cultivate in our students a dedication to the highest standards in their endeavors. We are committed to collaboration within and across disciplinary boundaries, and to sustaining professional links with relevant local, national, and global organizations.
The
Research Assistant will perform activities associated with Dr. Vaidya's NIH grant (P50 HD105328). The duties include:
- Collect brain imaging data from human subjects for grant-related studies; contact and schedule families, debrief families.
- Collect neuropsychological data from participants.
- Keep records for all data related activities for the grant.
- Maintain IRB Protocols and a database of behavioral data associated with grant studies.
- Score and tabulate and supervise data entry in REDCAP database.
- Coordinate with research team at Children's National Medical Center participant recruitment and scheduling.
- Manage the day-to-day lab operations as well as participant payments and the petty cash account.
- Manage ProCard reconciliation related activities such as compiling receipts.
- Coordinate lab event and weekly lab meetings.
Work Interactions The incumbent reports to Dr. Vaidya and will assist 3 graduate students and supervise 2-3 undergraduate students working on ongoing studies associated with grants.
Requirements and Qualifications - Bachelor's degree
- Experience in Matlab scripting, brain imaging software (SPM, FSL), Linux operating system, and PC/MA
- Good organizational skills and interpersonal skills for interactions with child participants
- 2 - 3 years experience preferred, or combination of education and experience
Work Mode Designation This position has been designated as
On-Campus . Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position's mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University's mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: .
Pay Range: The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:
$18.28 - $27.33
Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University's business needs and external factors.
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EEO Statement:
Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law .
Benefits:
Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website .
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