We are seeking a Research Assistant who will work primarily on an NIH-funded research study investigating healthy aging in autism spectrum disorder. The Research Assistant will get hands-on experience in the administration and study execution, team-science, and protocol development and implementation. The individual will have the opportunity to develop their research skills across multiple methodological approaches, including understanding cognitive and imaging research.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

1. Recruitment and scheduling of research participants.
2. Maintains files and records of research data.
3. Data collection from a variety of sources.
4. Data entry and database management
5. Consenting and interviews of research participants
6. Preparing study materials and assisting research participants during study visits
7. May assist in cognitive testing of research participants
8. May assist in the preparation of manuscripts and presentation materials
9. May edits research papers, project reports, and publication materials
10. May travel to a variety of sites both within and outside the University campus to obtain data.