Researcher

Job Summary

The Waisman Center is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge about human development, developmental disabilities, and neurodegenerative diseases throughout the lifespan. The Researcher will work within the Bishop Laboratory (PI: Lauren Bishop) and assist with research projects under the guidance of faculty, including providing technical expertise, collecting data, analyzing data, writing papers, and presenting the data at conferences, and IRB protocol development. This position will also manage administrative functions such as coordinating team and advisory board meetings, lab documentation and policies, SharePoint/Teams communications, P-Card reconciliation, developing and utilizing a system to manage and track projects, and assisting with community outreach activities. Additionally, the Researcher will assist with grant writing, and train new lab members including students.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Provides operational guidance on day-to-day activities of unit or program staff and student workers
• Assists in developing, writing and/or submitting grant applications and proposals to secure research funding
• Collects and analyzes basic to complex research data, conducts experiments and interviews, and documents results according to established policies and procedures
• Conducts literature reviews, prepares reports and materials, assists with, co-authors and/or authors publications and disseminates information to appropriate entities
• Trains individuals and groups on equipment operations, research protocols, and techniques within a specialized laboratory or research area
• Assists with the development or develops and implements basic to complex research projects, methodologies, procedures and/or criteria
• Identifies concerns and recommends solutions to leadership
• Reviews and edits protocols to ensure accuracy, thoroughness and consistency
• Manages administrative functions such as coordinating internal and Advisory Board meetings, lab documentation and policies, SharePoint and Teams communications, PCard reconciliation, workflow development and other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Prior research experience is required. Specific experience with direct service provision, advocacy, and/or research focused on autistic people is highly preferred.

Education

A Master's Degree is required.