Research Assistant - Center for Neurodevelopmental and Imaging Research

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

Job summary

Kennedy Krieger Institute’s Neurodevelopmental and Imaging Research Center seeks a Research Assistant I to support behavioral and neuroimaging studies on children with neurodevelopmental conditions. The role covers participant recruitment, MRI data collection, data processing, and analysis, contributing to scientific dissemination.

The candidate will work with children and families in a clinical research setting, handling complex neuroimaging datasets and computational tools to advance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience, Psychology, Cognitive Science, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Biology or a related field, required.
• Demonstrated interest in neurodevelopment, child development, neuroscience, or clinical research, preferred.
• Familiarity with neuroimaging software such as FreeSurfer, FSL, AFNI, SPM, MRICloud or related platforms, preferred.
• Experience working with children, families, or clinical populations.
• Experience with statistical analysis and data visualization and proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, R, MATLAB), preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in participant recruitment and assessment.
• Support MRI data acquisition and neuroimaging data processing.
• Conduct quantitative analysis and contribute to dissemination of findings.

Skills

Python

R

MATLAB

neuroimaging data processing

Education

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

Tools

FreeSurfer

FSL

AFNI

SPM

MRICloud

Job description

The Research Assistant I assists behavioral and neuroimaging research focused on children with neurodevelopmental conditions with the Neurodevelopmental and Imaging Research Center. The Research Assistant I will play an integral role in all phases of research, including participant recruitment and assessment, MRI data acquisition, neuroimaging data processing, quantitative analysis, and dissemination of research findings. This role interacts with children and families in a clinical research environment and works independently with complex neuroimaging datasets and computational tools.

EDUCATION

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

EXPERIENCE

• Demonstrated interest in neurodevelopment, child development, neuroscience, or clinical research, required.
• One (1) year of experience with biomedical or social research experience preferred.
• Familiarity with neuroimaging software such as FreeSurfer, FSL, AFNI, SPM, MRICloud, or related platforms, preferred.
• Experience working with children, families, or clinical populations.
• Experience with statistical analysis and data visualization and proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, R, MATLAB), preferred.

USD $36,955.98/Yr.
USD $60,296.50/Yr.