Research Assistant 2
Kennedy Krieger
Research Assistant 2
Kennedy Krieger
Non-profit pediatric neurodevelopmental care provider
The Research Assistant II will conduct rehabilitation research, data collection, analysis, and interpretation for various research studies and grants. This position focuses on pediatric brain injury, under the direction of the Director of Rehabilitation Neuropsychology. This position will work with a primarily Spanish-speaking population, with appropriate language skills at a proficiency level that meets the Institutes minimum standards highly preferred.
1. Coordinate the collection of primary outcome data for multicenter studies with regular contact with data coordinating center and/or site research coordinators. Participate in regular, multisite conference calls to assist with study coordination.2. Assist with data tracking to ensure accurate data collection, adjudication, and data entry across studies and sites. 3. Maintain and manage research databases of study participants. 4. Conduct semi-structured telephone interviews and obtain outcome data for clinical studies. May perform educational, developmental, or other forms of testing as required with research participants. 5. Coordinate Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications and maintain regulatory documents for IRB compliance for various research projects. Assist with carrying out research protocols.6. Score, code, and verify data.7. Conduct research interviews and screen subjects for participation in various research studies.8. Recruit research subjects and coordinate research visits. Meet with research participants and their parent and/or guardian to review and obtain consent for participation. 9. Analyze behavioral data, generate reports, and build queries.10. Assist with planning and developing survey instruments. 11. Participate in development of grant proposals and manuscript preparation including, but not limited to, conducting literature searches, performing data analyses, and assisting in the writing of manuscripts and grants.12. Schedule and participate in research meetings.
QUALIFICATIONS:Demonstrated Spanish-language skills at a proficiency level that meets Institute minimum strongly preferred. This minimum standard involves ability to speak Spanish fluently with ease and confidence in a variety of topics related to work, home, leisure activities, as well as events of current, public or personal interest or individual relevance; and ability to convey the intended message with accuracy, clarity, and precision without misrepresentation or confusion while being readily understood by native speakers.
EDUCATION:• Bachelor’s degree required.• Master’s degree in Psychology or related field preferred.
EXPERIENCE:• Experience coordinating investigator-initiated research protocols preferred.• Professional experience in a pediatric setting preferred.• Experience in child development preferred.
Non-profit pediatric neurodevelopmental care provider
Kennedy Krieger Institute is a non-profit affiliated with Johns Hopkins that helps children and young adults with developmental disabilities and brain, spinal cord, or musculoskeletal disorders. It combines patient care, special education, research, and professional training delivered through interdisciplinary teams, inpatient units, more than 55 outpatient clinics, and home, community, and school-based programs. It stands out by offering medical care alongside education and community services under one umbrella with a strong Johns Hopkins link and coordinated, team-based care across settings. Its goal is to improve quality of life for its patients through comprehensive, coordinated care, education, research, and training.
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