"Research Assistant (Mind Brain Institute)"

Job Details

Johns Hopkins, founded in 1876, is America's first research university and home to nine world-class academic divisions working together as one university.

The Johns Hopkins University Krieger School of Arts and Sciences (KSAS) is seeking a Research Assistant within the Mind Brain Institute who will work under the supervision of the Principal Investigator, and support neuroscience research projects involving neurophysiological and behavioral study in non-human primates.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Performing specialized and routine procedures.
• Acclimation and behavioral training of non-human primates (NHPs).
• Assisting during aseptic surgeries for surgical implantation and recording implants in NHPs.
• Neurophysiological recordings with high-density probes.
• Analyze behavioral and neurophysiological data, including spike sorting.
• Acclimation and behavioral training of non-human primates (NHP).
• Prepare and assist in aseptic surgeries for implantation of surgical and recording implants in NHP.
• Assist during neurophysiological recording experiments with silicone probes
• Perform the analysis of behavioral and neurophysiological data.

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficient in delivering exceptional customer service.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Windows-based word processing, internet, and spreadsheets.
• Ability to work independently, as a team member, and under direct supervision.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with a diverse research staff and with confidential materials.
• Ability to follow protocols, policies, and procedures and respond appropriately when presented with novel situations.
• Demonstrated excellent record of attendance and punctuality.
• Basic knowledge of statistical analysis

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related discipline.

Classified Title: Research Assistant
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD
Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $23.75 - $30.30 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday - Friday, hours vary
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Homewood Campus
Department name: ​​​​​​​Mind Brain Institute
Personnel area: School of Arts & Sciences