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Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine; Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral
Sciences; Division of Geriatric Psychiatry and Neuropsychiatry
Research Assistant Position Description: The Neuroimaging Laboratory of the Division of
Geriatric Psychiatry and Neuropsychiatry focuses on the application of high resolution
PET, 3T and 7T MR imaging to the study of cognitive and affective symptoms in late life
(including normal aging, late life depression, mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s
dementia) and the effects of interventions including pharmacotherapy and brain
stimulation. The candidate will be involved in recruiting and enrolling participants for
brain imaging studies; administering research questionnaires and cognitive tests;
providing oversight of the neuroimaging studies; coding, entering and managing data; and
performing quantitative analyses of clinical and brain imaging data. The candidate will
have the opportunity to contribute to research papers and scientific presentations.
Skills and Knowledge Required: Bachelor’s degree required in psychology, neuroscience or a
related field. Preference will be given to individuals with experience in research
involving psychiatric patients and/or neuroimaging. Strong attention to detail, excellent
verbal/written communication and organization skills and self-motivation is critical. Must
be able to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment. Please Contact:
Gwenn S. Smith, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.
gsmith95(a)jhmi.edu
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