Research Associate - Department of Rehabilitation Medicine - Georgetown University Medical Center

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Research Associate - Department of Rehabilitation Medicine - Georgetown University Medical Center

In partnership with MedStar National Rehabilitation Network and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, our Department of Rehabilitation Medicine encompasses a broad range of interdisciplinary academic activities.

The primary focus of the DeMarco Advanced Research in Neurorehabilitation Lab (DARN) is aphasia or alexia resulting from stroke. Studies involve extensive behavioral testing of stroke survivors and control subjects, multimodal MRI studies, and non-invasive brain stimulation. We aim to understand how language is organized in the brain, how this organization changes in the face of a brain injury, and how we might improve recovery.

Job Overview

The Research Specialist works on NIH-funded studies that examine speech, language, reading, and cognitive abilities in left hemisphere stroke survivors and typical older adults in responsibilities that include but are not limited to:

• Recruiting, screening and consenting new participants
• Administering standardized and experimental tests
• Running MRI sessions
• Scoring research assessments
• Participating in outreach activities
• Processing and/or analyzing data
• Supervising undergraduate research assistants
• Contributing to research meetings and administration - e.g. , IRB protocols
• Analyzing data, presenting findings at conferences, and contributing to publications

Work Interactions

Reporting to the Principal Investigator, the Research Associate works with Research SLPs, Research Specialists, Post-docs, PhD and MD/PhD students, and Undergraduate and Graduate Research Assistants.

This position has been designated as On-Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University.  Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation .

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Research experience in cognitive psychology, neuroscience or another related field
• Strong skills in organization, responsibility, and efficiency
• Personable, responsible, reliable, self-motivated, and efficient
• Confidence with working with clinical population

Preferred Qualifications

• MRI research experience
• Experience working with stroke survivors
• Programming experience and working knowledge of MATLAB

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Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website .