Research Assistant

Job Summary:

Research in the Gaab Lab (www.gaablab.com) focuses on typical and atypical learning trajectories from infancy to adulthood with a special focus on language, reading, and math development and the role of the environment in shaping these trajectories. The lab specializes in developmental cognitive neuroscience within a preventive education and learning disability framework and has a strong translational aspect focused on policy. 

We are seeking a full-time Research Assistant to assist with all study phases of functional and structural MRI/ behavioral testing for several projects. This position is ideal for anyone considering future graduate study in cognitive (developmental) neuroscience, psychology, cognitive science, and/or education.

Job-Specific Responsibilities:

1.    Collects magnetic resonance imaging data in individuals age 0-18. Collect project data, acquiring it through observation, structured interviews, library research, data processing methods, or other research methods

2.    Administer and score psychometric assessments pertaining to cognitive, language, reading and math development, including (but not limited to) the Comprehensive Test of Phonological Processing, the Mullen Scales of Early Learning, the Woodcock Johnson Tests of Cognitive Abilities, the Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals, the Woodcock Reading Mastery Test, the Wide Range Achievement Test, and the Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test. (15-20 hours/week)

3.    Communicate with families in order to recruit and schedule research participants.

4.    Record and/or code data according to project requirements and established protocols. Training will be provided but prior knowledge is helpful.

5.    Process, organize, and summarize data; report experiment results using a variety of scientific, spreadsheet or statistical software applications or program platforms

6.    Make periodic reports of project status to supervisor or other research team members

7.    May instruct other staff and students in basic research methods or techniques

8.    Assist in the design of experiments and tests

9.    Perform administrative duties incidental to research tasks

10. Assists with data analysis and manuscript write-up. May present scientific findings at national and international conferences.

11.  Other duties as assigned

This is a Term Position for one year from date of hire with the possibility of extension