Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Imaging Research Assistant

Kennedy Krieger Institute, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 37,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennedy Krieger Institute, Inc. conducts neurodevelopmental and imaging research focused on children with neurodevelopmental conditions, engaging in every phase from participant recruitment to MRI data processing and dissemination of findings.

The Research Assistant I role involves working with pediatric participants, coordinating MRI sessions, processing imaging data, and performing quality assurance, statistical analyses, and reproducible research workflows using Python, MATLAB, and R.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• 1 year of research experience preferred.
• Familiarity with neuroimaging software such as FreeSurfer, FSL, AFNI, SPM, MRICloud, or related platforms.
• Experience with Python, R, or MATLAB preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with study enrollment and scheduling, screening participants, and supporting retention.
• Prepare pediatric participants for MRI scanning, including mock scanner training and behavioral support.
• Administer, score, and support various research activities per protocol and IRB requirements.
• Maintain accurate study documentation and regulatory records for IRB compliance.
• Coordinate and support MRI and diffusion optical tomography (DOT) scanning sessions for pediatric participants.

Skills

Python

R

MATLAB

data visualization

statistical analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience, Psychology, Cognitive Science, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Biology, or a related field

Tools

FreeSurfer

FSL

AFNI

SPM

MRICloud

Job description

Kennedy Krieger Institute, Inc. conducts neurodevelopmental and imaging research focused on children with neurodevelopmental conditions, engaging in every phase from participant recruitment to MRI data processing and dissemination of findings.

The Research Assistant I role involves working with pediatric participants, coordinating MRI sessions, processing imaging data, and performing quality assurance, statistical analyses, and reproducible research workflows using Python, MATLAB, and R.