Baltimore, MD, 21217, USA
48 days ago
Research Program Coordinator
The Neuroplasticity and Development Lab and the Language Creation and Learning Lab are jointly seeking a **_Research Program Coordinator_** to coordinate, manage, and implement the research activities of the labs. Under the supervision of the faculty investigators, the Research Program Coordinator recruit's participants (including ASL signing participants); schedules and runs participants in behavioral, EEG, and fMRI experiments; implements experimental designs; maintains records of research participants (consent forms, HIPAA agreements, screening agreements); and assists with the general administration of the labs. Additional responsibilities of the Research Program Coordinator may include managing EEG and neuroimaging data analysis infrastructure, writing and maintaining the data analysis scripts, and performing analyses of EEG and neuroimaging data. This is a full-time position contingent on the availability of funds. **Specific Duties & Responsibilities** _Working with Research Participants (50%)_ + Recruit D/deaf research participants. + Conduct recruitment efforts including consenting research participants, scheduling participant testing, conducting videophone and in-person screenings. + Coordinate participant visits, collect data, maintain records and regulatory documentation. _Data Management (20%)_ + Develop and implement experiments for behavioral testing. + Maintain data analysis server. + Conduct data analysis of behavioral, EEG, and neuroimaging data to determine proper recording of data, and whether data makes sense based upon calibrations and scientific hypothesis. + Maintain HIPAA-compliant participant database. + Maintain data archives. + Organize study files. _General Lab Administration (20%)_ + Collaborate with PIs on design and implementation of standard operating procedures. + Attend and take notes at lab meetings. + Supervise undergraduate research assistants. + Review scanning invoices for correctness. + Liaise between PBS and Cognitive Science administrative offices and other entities as necessary regarding invoice payments and other financial transactions. + Order lab supplies and maintain lab equipment as necessary. _Protocol Management (10%)_ + Collaborate with PI on IRB protocols. + Liaise between lab and IRB. + Prepare all necessary forms and paperwork related to research protocols. + Prepare and submit any Adverse and Serious Adverse Event Reports to JHU IRB. **Special Skills, Knowledge & Abilities** + Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills; ability to work independently as well as in groups. + Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) + Experience working as part of the of ASL/Deaf/Hard of Hearing community. **Minimum Qualifications** + Bachelor's Degree in related discipline. + Additional related experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula. **Preferred Qualifications** + Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Psychology, Cognitive Science, Neuroscience, or related fields. + Computer programming skills (shell scripting, Python, and/or Java, C++ or similar). + Working knowledge of basic statistics and knowledge of statistical software (e.g., RStudio). + Some basic coursework in statistics. + Previous research experience in experimental psychology or cognitive neuroscience. Classified Title: Research Program Coordinator Role/Level/Range: ACRO37.5/03/CD Starting Salary Range: $17.00 - $30.00 HRLY (Commensurate with experience) Employee group: Full Time Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm Exempt Status: Non-Exempt Location: Homewood Campus Department name: Psychological and Brain Sciences Personnel area: School of Arts & Sciences Equal Opportunity Employer: Johns Hopkins University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. The university promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.
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