Job Description
Research Assistant, Cognitive Neuroimaging Laboratory - Georgetown University Medical Center 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 As a top academic health and science center in the United States,
Georgetown University Medical Center seeks to provide, in a synergistic fashion, excellence in education - training physicians, nurses and other health care professionals, as well as biomedical scientists - and cutting-edge interdisciplinary research collaboration, enhancing our basic science and translational biomedical research capacity in order to improve human health. Emphasizing service, we are dedicated to the Catholic, Jesuit principle of cura personalis - 'care of the whole person.' Our partnerships with organizations in the region strengthen our work and expand its reach.
The Cognitive Neuroimaging Laboratory, directed by Dr. Xiong Jiang, is looking for a highly motivated individual to join the lab as a full-time
Research Assistant . They will work closely with a postdoctoral fellow to recruit and test participants, and to collect behavioral, cognitive, and multimodal neuroimaging data. The successful applicant will work closely with a multidisciplinary research team, including neuroimaging, neuroscience, neurology, computer science, and psychology. They will interact daily with a postdoctoral fellow, and will report to the lab director. Primary responsibilities include:
- Subject recruitment and testing, along with subject reimbursement.
- Data entry and data validation.
- Data analysis.
- Help with IRB application, renewal, and modification, and other research related activities (i.e., GMS).
- Lab management (i.e., helping the PI to supervise undergraduate students).
Requirements and Qualifications - Bachelor/Master Degree in Psychology, Sociology, Cognitive Science/ Neuroscience, or a related field
- Detailed oriented and well organized
- Strong interpersonal skills
- MRI experience is not required (but training will be provided)
- Preference will be given to individuals with experience with the older adults or those with cognitive impairments
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:
$17.92 - $26.80
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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