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Research Assistant (Psychological and Brain Sciences)
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Research Assistant (Psychological and Brain Sciences)
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We are seeking a Research Assistant who will oversee data collection, data organization, and data management or similar functions/tasks for research study(ies) in support of a PI or a research team.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
Run routine and ad‑hoc reports.
Use standard tools and computer programs to review data.
Assist with data cleaning to ensure accuracy and prepare tables.
Lead basic activities such as data collection and entry.
Develop processes to ensure study activities occur effectively and efficiently.
Conduct literature searches to support faculty research efforts.
Design and format papers or publications.
Assist PIs in writing summaries of papers for release as policy briefs or other channels.
Other duties as assigned.
Participate in testing of infant and child human subjects in psychology experiments.
Lead efforts to recruit infant and child human subjects.
Oversee undergraduate research assistants in laboratory work.
Help manage research budgets.
Oversee lab purchasing.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
Additional education may substitute for required experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Cognitive Science, or a related field.
The Johns Hopkins University Laboratory for Child Development seeks a Research Assistant who will work with infants and young children and their families to collect data for experiments designed to understand how children perceive and reason about the world. Previous experience with children is important for this position.
Classified Title: Research Assistant Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY (commensurate with experience) Employee group: Part‑time Schedule: Monday – Friday / 20 hours per week FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt Location: Homewood Campus Department name: Psychological and Brain Sciences Personnel area: School of Arts & Sciences
Total Rewards The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate’s geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training, and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports employees’ health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.
Education and Experience Equivalency 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 Completing Studies Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester or quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.
Background Checks 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.
Diversity and Inclusion The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through its key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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.
EEO is the Law https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
Accommodation Information If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre‑employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.
Vaccine Requirements Johns Hopkins University requires all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry.
Additional Provisions The pre‑employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre‑employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
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Research Assistant (Psychological and Brain Sciences)
role at
Inside Higher Ed
We are seeking a Research Assistant who will oversee data collection, data organization, and data management or similar functions/tasks for research study(ies) in support of a PI or a research team.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
Run routine and ad‑hoc reports.
Use standard tools and computer programs to review data.
Assist with data cleaning to ensure accuracy and prepare tables.
Lead basic activities such as data collection and entry.
Develop processes to ensure study activities occur effectively and efficiently.
Conduct literature searches to support faculty research efforts.
Design and format papers or publications.
Assist PIs in writing summaries of papers for release as policy briefs or other channels.
Other duties as assigned.
Participate in testing of infant and child human subjects in psychology experiments.
Lead efforts to recruit infant and child human subjects.
Oversee undergraduate research assistants in laboratory work.
Help manage research budgets.
Oversee lab purchasing.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
Additional education may substitute for required experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Cognitive Science, or a related field.
The Johns Hopkins University Laboratory for Child Development seeks a Research Assistant who will work with infants and young children and their families to collect data for experiments designed to understand how children perceive and reason about the world. Previous experience with children is important for this position.
Classified Title: Research Assistant Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY (commensurate with experience) Employee group: Part‑time Schedule: Monday – Friday / 20 hours per week FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt Location: Homewood Campus Department name: Psychological and Brain Sciences Personnel area: School of Arts & Sciences
Total Rewards The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate’s geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training, and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports employees’ health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.
Education and Experience Equivalency 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 Completing Studies Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester or quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.
Background Checks 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.
Diversity and Inclusion The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through its key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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.
EEO is the Law https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
Accommodation Information If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre‑employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.
Vaccine Requirements Johns Hopkins University requires all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry.
Additional Provisions The pre‑employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre‑employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
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