We are seeking a **_Research Project Assistant_** who will provide entry-level administrative support for a research project. Will assist with tasks that may include community outreach, data collection, sample collection, laboratory work, and/or field work. Collects and/or organizes data through implementation of research procedures and understanding of research goals. This position provides research support in the Chen Lab in the Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences. Under close supervision of the faculty PI, this position will work with laboratory members to perform human behavioral and neuroscience research and research-related tasks. This position is part-time with a consistent schedule of 20 hours per week. **Specific Duties & Responsibilities** + Assist with collection and organization of data per study requirements, e.g. participant interviews, administer questionnaires; conduct background research, etc. + Assist with setup of tools and procedures for data collection and study processes. + Enter data into the database. + Run routine queries of the data. + Perform basic literature searches. + Other duties as assigned. _Supplemental Information_ + Online and in-person human subjects data collection. + Laboratory schedule management. + Curation, transcription, video editing, and labeling of audiovisual movies. + Statistical analysis of human behavioral data. **Minimum Qualifications** + High school diploma or graduation equivalent. + Six months of work experience. + Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond HS Diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula. **Preferred Qualifications** + B.A. (Psychology or Neuroscience or Cognitive Science). + Prior experience collecting human subjects data in a neuroscience, psychology, or cognitive science lab is strongly preferred. + Extensive experience collecting human subjects data, or extensive experience in data analysis, may substitute for formal training in these fields. + Background in neuroscience, psychology, cognitive science, or a related field. + Basic knowledge of lab protocols. + Ability to work independently as well as part of a research team. + Ability to keep detailed and organized records **Technical Skills and Expected Level of Proficiency** + Research and Analytical Skills - Awareness + Organizational Skills - Awareness + Oral and Written Communications - Awareness + Interpersonal Skills - Awareness + Information Gathering - Awareness + Electronic Office Tools - Awareness + Data Entry - Awareness + Analytical Skills - Awareness _The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs._ Classified Title: Research Project Assistant Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CB Starting Salary Range: $15.40 - $23.25 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.) Employee group: Part-time Schedule: Monday - Friday / 20 Hours FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Location: Homewood Campus Department name: Psychological and Brain Sciences Personnel area: School of Arts & Sciences The listed salary range represents the minimum and maximum Johns Hopkins University offers for this position, based on a good faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary depending on factors such as location, skills, experience, market conditions, education, and internal equity. Not all candidates will qualify for the highest salary in the range. Johns Hopkins provides a comprehensive benefits package supporting health, career, and retirement. Learn more: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/. Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EEO is the Law https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf