Research Assistant – Georgetown University Medical Center

Job title:

Research Assistant – Georgetown University Medical Center

Company

Georgetown University

Job description

Located in a historic neighborhood in the nation’s capital, Georgetown offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, exciting ways to take advantage of Washington, D.C., and a commitment to social justice. Our community is a tight knit group of remarkable individuals interested in intellectual inquiry and making a difference in the world.RequirementsAs a top academic health and science center in the United States, 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. Primary responsibilities include:Oversee subject recruitment and testing, as well as subject reimbursement.Manage data entry, data validation, and data analysis.Help with IRB application, renewal, and modification, and other research related activities (i.e., GMS).Handle lab management, helping the PI to supervise undergraduate students.Work InteractionsThe successful applicant will work closely with a multidisciplinary research team, including neuroimaging, neuroscience, neurology, computer science, and psychology. The incumbent will interact daily with a postdoctoral fellow, and will report to the lab director.Requirements and QualificationsBachelor/Master degree in Psychology, Sociology, Cognitive Science/ Neuroscience, or a related fieldDetailed oriented and well organizedSrong interpersonal skillsMRI experience is not required, but training will be providedPreference will be given to individuals with experience with the older adults or those with cognitive impairmentsWork Mode DesignationThis 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 – $26.80Compensation 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.Current Georgetown Employees:If you currently work at Georgetown University, please exit this website and login to GMS ( ) using your Net ID and password. Then select the Career worklet on your GMS Home dashboard to view Jobs at Georgetown.Submission Guidelines:Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. Documents are not kept on file for future positions.Need Assistance:If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at 202-687-4798 or .Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown’s commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works .EEO Statement:Georgetown University is an 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 .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 .

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USA

Job date

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 07:58:33 GMT

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