Lab Manager, Right Hemisphere Cognition and Recovery Lab – Georgetown University Medical Center

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Lab Manager,Right Hemisphere Cognition and Recovery Lab – Georgetown University Medical Center

The newly established Right Hemisphere Cognition and Recovery Lab at Georgetown University and MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital has NIH-funded research that aims to gain a better understanding of cognitive functions commonly attributed to the brain’s right hemisphere (e.g., visuospatial skills and attention, as well as emotion recognition) and how their disturbance (e.g., after a stroke) can impact a person’s life. Our goal is to translate this improved understanding into better diagnostics and treatments to improve recovery and increase quality of life for those living with brain injuries, as well as those around them. Our research methods are based in cognitive and experimental psychology, neuropsychology, and functional and anatomical brain imaging (MRI).

The Lab Manager will join a large, collegial, and vibrant community of researchers interested in brain plasticity and recovery and have the opportunity to participate in Brain Plasticity Seminars and other academic gatherings that bring together researchers from several DC area universities and the MedStar Health Research Institute.

Job Overview

The Lab Manager is responsible for day-to-day operations of this growing lab, including managing IRB protocols, onboarding and supervising undergraduate research assistants, organizing lab meetings, reconciling financial accounts, setting up and maintaining the lab’s website, handling participant logistics (scheduling, organizing transportation, payment), and fulfilling other administrative needs of the lab.

They also assist with data collection and may contribute to data analyses, conference presentations, and manuscript preparation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Research experience in cognitive psychology, neuroscience or another related field
• Self-motivated and personable
• Well organized, responsible, and efficient
• Willingness and ability to navigate the large administrative apparatus of a university, and comfortable working with patient populations
  

Preferred Qualifications

• MRI research experience
• Experience working with stroke survivors
• Programming experience, working knowledge of Matlab, PsychoPy, EPrime, or R
  

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Benefits

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

The Georgetown University community is committed to our public health approach and the important role that vaccines play in contributing to the safety of our University and our broader communities. Georgetown University requires students, faculty, staff and visitors to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and to have received a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot when eligible, or to have an approved medical or religious exemption. This requirement applies to all faculty and staff, including teleworking employees. Complete details and updates can be found in the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resource Center.

Current Georgetown Employees

If you currently work at Georgetown University, please exit this website and login to GMS https://gms.georgetown.edu/ using your Net ID and password. Then select the Career worklet on your GMS Home dashboard to view Jobs at Georgetown.

Submission Guidelines

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a cover letter and resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. These documents are not kept on file for future positions.

Need Assistance

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click https://ideaa.georgetown.edu/ada for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at 202-687-4798 or ideaa@georgetown.edu.

Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown’s commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website https://georgetownworks.georgetown.edu/

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 https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf