• Research Assistant

    Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore, MD)


    Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, we are seeking a **_Research Assistant_** who will assist with activities of a research study at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in the Bigos Laboratory. Will provide support for the clinical trial Multimodal Brain Imaging of the Neural Effects of Methylphenidate in Patients with ADHD (NCT04781972), funded by the NIMH R01MH133453. The goal of this study is to develop brain imaging tools to measure the effects of methylphenidate in children and adolescents with ADHD. Specifically, we will correlate brain activity during cognitive tasks and brain chemistry with cognitive performance. These measures could then be used to develop novel drugs to treat ADHD in children and adolescents.

    Specifics Duties and Responsibilities

    + Partner with the Research Assistant at Kennedy Krieger Institute to coordinate subjects for study visits.

    + Attend all the fMRI scanning sessions and help run the scanner and the presentation software to display the imaging tasks.

    + Conduct screening and neuropsychological testing of the subjects and perform blood draws.

    + Assist the postdoctoral fellow with neural and cognitive data analyses.

    + Help prepare manuscripts and presentations.

    Additional Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

    + Ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks.

    + Ability to work well and communicate effectively with others.

    + Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

    + Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

    + Ability to work with a team of researchers and with diverse subject populations.

    + Excellent oral and written communication skills.

    + Working knowledge of PC operations and software applications such as MS Windows, Excel, Word, and Access.

    + Ability to learn new databases and software applications.

    Minimum Qualifications

    + Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline.

    + Some Related Experience.

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Knowledge of medical terminology.

     

    Classified Title: Research Assistant

    Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD

    Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY ($45,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)

     

    Employee group: Full Time

     

    Schedule: Mon-Friday 8:30am-5pm

     

    FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

     

    Department name: ​​​​​​​SOM DOM Clinical Pharmacology

    Personnel area: School of Medicine

    The listed salary range represents the minimum and maximum Johns Hopkins University offers for this position, based on a good faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary depending on factors such as location, skills, experience, market conditions, education, and internal equity. Not all candidates will qualify for the highest salary in the range.

     

    Johns Hopkins provides a comprehensive benefits package supporting health, career, and retirement. Learn more: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

     

    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.

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