Summer Research Assistant

Located in a historic neighborhood in the nation's capital, Georgetown offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, exciting ways to take advantage of Washington, D.C., and a commitment to social justice. Our community is a tight knit group of remarkable individuals interested in intellectual inquiry and making a difference in the world.

Requirements

Summer Research Assistant
Together with other Research Assistants, this position will be responsible for coordinating and managing a study of children. S/he will conduct neuropsychological evaluations and behavioral testing of math and reading-related skills in children with learning disabilities, as well as data analysis of behavioral scores and data entry and will also be involved in preparing children for the MRI by teaching the tasks, acclimatizing children by training in the mock scanner and conducting post-scanning pencil-and-paper testing. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Works directly with study participants (children ages 8-12) and administer a battery of behavioral tests.
• Supports investigators at CSL in various aspects of the research, including data analysis.
• Administers and scores psycho-educational testing to study reading, math, and related cognitive skills in children. Will receive training in the administration of various tests. Will administer these instruments to research subjects.
• Interacts professionally with participating children and their families, and above all respects the importance of accurate and timely data collection. Exemplifies guest and staff relations standards in all activities.
• Scores and enters data. Assures data are double-scored and entered twice into the database.
• Administrative task, such as filing and creating electronic documents (i.e., creating PDFs) of hard copy documents.
  

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in undergraduate degree reading to a Bachelor's degree
• Experience in working with children; good interpersonal skills

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EEO Statement:
Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.


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