The Department of Neurology is seeking a **_Research Assistant_** . The activities of the Research Assistant include participation in clinically oriented research studies under the supervision of a faculty investigator. Current research efforts are designed to enhance our understanding of the childhood movement disorder known as ‘primary complex motor stereotypies’ (pCMS). The disorder, occurring in otherwise normal children, includes repetitive episodes of bilateral flapping or rotating their hands and arms or fluttering fingers in front of their face. More specifically, studies in both children and adults, are designed to evaluate the presence of co-existing clinical problems, effect of movements on quality-of-life, underlying pathophysiology, and therapeutic approaches. **Specific Duties & Responsibilities** _Interactions with Research Participants_ + Will interact with study participants and their families during clinic visits, or via telephone, zoom, or the internet. + Assist with recruitment efforts, scheduling, screening of subjects, collecting data, maintaining records, and regulatory documentation. _Protocol Management_ + Under the direction of Dr. Singer, will prepare and submit updates and required event reports to the IRB. + Data Analysis/ Data Management + Maintain a HIPAA-compliant participant database (RedCap) + Maintain data archives, organize files, and assist in data analysis. _Writing_ + Assist Dr. Singer and the research team to complete non-competing renewals, progress reports, and manuscripts. **Minimum Qualifications** + Bachelor's Degree in related discipline. + Additional related experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula. **Preferred Qualifications** + Previous clinical or laboratory research experience is preferred. Classified Title: Research Assistant Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD Starting Salary Range: $17.00 - $30.00 HRLY (Commensurate with experience) Employee group: Full Time Schedule: M-F 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Exempt Status: Non-Exempt Location: Hybrid/School of Medicine Campus Department name: SOM Neuro Pediatric Neurology Personnel area: School of Medicine Equal Opportunity Employer: Johns Hopkins University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. The university promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.