Research Opportunities
Internship in the Laboratory for Child Development
Looking for a summer internship?
Do you like working with children?
The Johns Hopkins Laboratory for Child Development is seeking dedicated, mature individuals to join our research team this summer. We investigate aspects of children’s cognitive development including language learning, memory, reasoning, and numerical cognition. The internship involves 40 hours of research per week for 9 weeks, starting June 1st , 2009. Students are eligible to receive credit or a small stipend. Applications are due by March 1st, 2009
For more information, write to infant.research@jhu.edu or contact Andrea Stevenson at (410) 516-6075.
Neuropsychology Research Experience
Neuropsychology is the study of brain behavior relationships using a variety of techniques (e.g., fMRI, DTI, ERP, neuropsychological testing, etc.). We are seeking an undergraduate research assistant to help conduct several studies into the etiology of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Other ongoing projects include investigations into neuropsychological correlates of white matter damage in cerebral palsy, the relationship between executive functioning and adaptive skills, and examination of the relationship between motor skills and neuropsychological test performance. Opportunities to participate in these other projects may also be available.
The assistant would become familiar with various neuropsychological measures, various pediatric disorders that result in neuropsychological dysfunction, use of SPSS, and would be introduced to techniques such as DTI. Duties would initially include data entry, data analysis, and coordinating logistics (e.g., scheduling of participants); however, as the student gains experience, development of more advanced skills such as interpretation of DTI images and experimental design would be possible. The research assistant would be welcome to participate in any of the various didactic experiences offered through the Department of Neuropsychology at Kennedy Krieger. Furthermore, students who make significant contributions to the research will be appropriately recognized with their name on any posters or publications arising from the work. Opportunities for independent research projects may also be possible depending upon interest and experience of the student.
This is an unpaid position, but the student can earn three credits of research experience. We are looking for a commitment of 10 hours/week, but specific hours are flexible. Further, ability to begin work in the summer is preferred, but we are also interested in having students for the fall and possibly spring semesters. Interested individuals should contact Dr. Adam T. Schmidt postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Neuropsychology at Kennedy Krieger Institute (schmidta@kennedykrieger.org or 443-923-4459).
Research Assistants
The Affective Disorders Program in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences is looking for research assistants to work with Dr. Jennifer Payne’s research team. Dr. Payne runs clinical trials on Bipolar Disorder and Major Depression along with studies looking at women and affective disorders.
We have a need for research assistants during the summer and fall semesters, working part- or full-time for 1-3 course credits.
Responsibilities include:
Database entry and monitoring of participant screening information
Completing brief telephone screens with potential study participants
Subject recruitment and scheduling
Preparing paperwork for scheduled visits
Benefits include:
Research experience on your resume
Learning about clinical trials
Working with an interdisciplinary research team in the field of psychology
If interested, please contact Tessa Ring at 410-502-7449 or @ tring1@jhmi.edu.
Looking for a motivated and responsible undergradiate or grauduate student interested in working on a multi-site grant funded project investigating the treastment of anxiety disorders in children and adolescents. This is an opportunity to work with leading researchers in child anxiety at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. This is an excellent position for a student who is planning on applying to graduate school.
Responsibilities include:
Assisting with subject recruitment and scheduling
Preparing paperwork for treatment visits
Preforming literature searches
Aiding in preperation of poster presentations and/or manuscripts
Other opportunities:
Observing treatment sessions
Working with a team of postdoctoral fellows and bachelor level research assistants in the field of psychology
Learning about many different aspects of the research process
Discussing career options with experts in the field of psychology and psychiatry
Time Commitment:
Approximately 10 hours per week
At this time, this is not a paid position. Research assistant will receive course credit for the experience. If interested, please email your resume, cover letter, and the contact information of two references to:
Julie Kingery, Ph.D.
jnewma18@jhmi.edu
Looking for a motivated and responsible undergraduate or grauduate student interested in working on a multi-site grant funded project investigating the treastment of anxiety disorders in children and adolescents. This is an opportunity to work with leading researchers in child anxiety at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. This is an excellent position for a student who is planning on applying to graduate school.
Responsibilities include:
Assisting with subject recruitment and scheduling
Preparing paperwork for treatment visits
Preforming literature searches
Aiding in preperation of poster presentations and/or manuscripts
Other opportunities:
Observing treatment sessions
Working with a team of postdoctoral fellows and bachelor level research assistantsin the field of psychology
Learning about many different aspects of the research process
Discussing career options with experts in the field of psychology and psychiatry
Time Commitment:
Approximately 10 hours per week
2-semestrt commitment required
At this time, this is not a paid position. Research assistant will receive course credit for the experience. If interested, please email your resume, cover letter, and the contact information of two references to:
Kimberly Becker , Ph.D.
kbecke15@jhmi.edu
Full-Time Research Opportunity
We are looking for a full-time research assistant to work on
a project to study attention and executive function in persons at high and
low riskfor drug and alcohol abuse.
Our primary measures are event-related
potentials, although we also assess aspects of personality and
response to a stimulant challenge.
We would be especially happy to find someone with interest and
experience in a psychophysiology lab, although that is not essential. The primary
requirement is an excellent bachelor's level student with an interest in
research. The position is ideal for someone who plans to go on to graduate
or medical school in 2 or 3 years.
Connie C. Duncan, Ph.D.
Clinical Psychophysiology and Psychopharmacology Lab
Department of Psychiatry
Uniformed Services University
of the Health Sciences
Bethesda, MD USA
connieduncan@mail.nih.gov
