Aug 9, 2021

Post-Bac Research Assistant Position with Children's National!

The Center for Neuroscience, Division of Neuropsychology, and Gender Development Program at Children’s National Hospital is seeking immediate applications for a full-time Research Assistant to join our multidisciplinary research team. Projects include US federally funded longitudinal research as well as international studies of youth risk/resilience (in partnership with VU University, Amsterdam, NL). Research areas include: • Gender-diverse youth development

• Neuroimaging approaches in gender-diverse populations
• Gender-affirming interventions
• Equitable inclusion and characterization of gender-diverse individuals in research
• Community-based participatory research (CBPR)
• Youth with intersecting gender diversity and neurodiversity (including autism)

Our research assistants work collaboratively on a variety of research projects. Our multidisciplinary faculty work closely with the research assistants to provide supervision on individual projects and mentorship for career goals.

Responsibilities:
Clinical characterization/assessment
Participant recruitment
Data collection and management (behavioral and neuroimaging)
Data analysis
Co-authorship of manuscripts
40 hours weekly (full time)

Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts
Strong background in psychology, neuroscience, biology, and/or health sciences is preferred
Experience with research, statistics, and adolescents is recommended
At least a one-year commitment, but prioritization of applicants who are interested in a two-year position
Must have a car

How To Apply:
Qualified candidates should email a cover letter and resume to:
jstrang@childrensnational.org

John Strang, PsyD
Director of Research, Gender Development Program
Division of Neuropsychology
Children’s National Hospital (Washington DC)

15245 Shady Grove Road, Suite 350
Rockville, MD 20850

Please use the following subject line for your email:
CNH Research Assistant Position

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