Research Assistant

Advertised Job Summary

Investigate how genetic and environmental factors contribute to brain development and neurodevelopmental disorders, such as autism spectrum disorder. The Research Assistant will provide day-to-day research support to graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, including data entry, pre-processing, and literature review.

Qualifications

Requires a bachelor’s degree in area of specialty (Neuroscience). Candidates with strong coding experience preferred; strong interpersonal skills and experience working with children and/or parents; demonstrated ability to work independently and participate on a team.

Job Duties

• Responsible for coordinating the recruitment and scheduling of child and parent participants for research studies. This includes drafting and sending invitations to potential participants. Collaborating with research staff to align recruitment efforts with study protocols and timelines.

  Essential Function: Yes

  Percentage of Time: 30

• Manage daily administrative operations of the lab (e.g., scheduling and communication) managing communications such as appointment reminders and follow-ups, and maintaining accurate records of participant engagement. Ensures timely and respectful outreach, facilitates smooth scheduling processes, and supports participant retention through consistent and clear communication.

  Essential Function: Yes

  Percentage of Time: 10

• Conducts neuroimaging and clinical data collection for adolescent research participants. Provides clear instructions and support to adolescent participants and their families to facilitate successful data collection sessions.

  Essential Function: Yes

  Percentage of Time: 30

• Responsible for processing, analyzing, and interpreting research data using appropriate statistical and computational methods. Prepares detailed reports and presentations contributing to manuscript development and supporting publications.

  Essential Function: Yes

  Percentage of Time: 30