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Kennedy Krieger

Non-profit pediatric neurodevelopmental care provider

Psychology Associate - Research

Full-TimeDeadline 10/5/27
$50.8k - $87.5k/yr
Junior
Master's
Baltimore, MD, USA
In Person
Academic & Institutional ResearchMedical Research

About the job

Requirements
  • Registration as a psychology associate in Maryland must be maintained to work under the license of a psychologist employed at the Institute.
  • A master's degree in clinical, counseling, or school psychology, or equivalent as recognized by the Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychologists, is required.
  • At least one year of experience with pediatric populations is required; externship training in psychology may satisfy this requirement.
  • At least one year of experience facilitating research projects is required.
  • At least one year of experience administering psychological and/or neuropsychological assessments is required.
Responsibilities
  • Implement ongoing pediatric studies by recruiting, screening, scheduling, and testing children with and without reading difficulties, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, and Tourette syndrome.
  • Assist with community-based research projects, including travel to off-site research locations to complete testing, attending recruitment events, and assisting with training.
  • Administer and score diagnostic, cognitive, academic, and behavioral assessment instruments in accordance with study protocols and Institutional Review Board requirements.
  • Prepare reports describing research participants’ performance on standardized assessments administered as part of research protocols.
  • Train and supervise staff, students, and volunteers on study protocols.
  • Assist with research project coordination and communications in accordance with the funding agency’s award statement, including participant recruitment and implementation of study protocols.
  • Design databases and implement database design changes.
  • Organize and maintain participant records to ensure accessibility, completion, and compliance with Institutional Review Board standards.
  • Participate in project meetings on grant preparation, manuscript preparation, quality control issues, and protocol development or revision.
  • Code, verify, and accurately enter research data into databases.
  • Accompany participants to the neuroimaging scanner and assist with mock scanning; explain procedures and sequence of events, and ensure participants are comfortable and ready to participate.
  • Participate in manuscript preparation, including formulating ideas, conducting literature searches, performing data analyses, and assisting with manuscript writing.
  • Enhance professional growth and development through case conferences, educational programs, in-service meetings, workshops, conferences, and seminars.
Desired Qualifications
  • Two years of experience facilitating research projects is preferred.

About the company

Kennedy Krieger Institute is a non-profit affiliated with Johns Hopkins that supports children and young adults with developmental disabilities and disorders of the brain, spinal cord, or musculoskeletal system through patient care, education, research, and professional training. It uses an interdisciplinary treatment approach where multiple specialists work together to create individualized plans, offering neurobehavioral, rehabilitation, and pediatric feeding disorders inpatient units as well as more than 55 outpatient clinics and several home, community, and school programs. It differs from many providers by pairing medical care with education and community services under one umbrella, strengthened by its Johns Hopkins link and coordinated, team-based care across inpatient, outpatient, and school settings. The goal is to improve quality of life for these individuals through comprehensive, coordinated care, education, research, and training.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$2M

Headquarters

Baltimore, Maryland

Founded

1937

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What believers are saying

  • On August 21, 2026, Kennedy Krieger posted new AI autism screening research with Penn Engineering.
  • The institute won a $4 million NIH grant for toddler autism brain-imaging research in 2026.
  • CDC funded its fellowship expansion with $7.5 million, strengthening workforce training in 2024.

What critics are saying

  • Dr. John Campo stepped down September 2026, leaving pediatric psychiatry leadership in transition.
  • A WARN filing cut 26 workers in Baltimore and Windsor Mill effective August 7, 2026.
  • If Johns Hopkins support weakens, Kennedy Krieger loses referrals, faculty, and research leverage quickly.

What makes Kennedy Krieger unique

  • Johns Hopkins affiliate Kennedy Krieger treats rare pediatric neurologic, developmental, and spinal disorders across 55 clinics.
  • Its interdisciplinary model spans inpatient rehabilitation, schools, home services, and specialized outpatient care.
  • Kennedy Krieger leads national autism screening, wearable brain imaging, and epilepsy-sleep research in 2026.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Vacation
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Student Loan Assistance
  • Training Programs
  • Wellness Program
  • Mental Health Support
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

11%

1 year growth

11%

2 year growth

12%
The University of Maryland, Baltimore
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