Research Assistant - Behavioral Science Division, National Center for PTSD, VA Boston Healthcare System, Boston, MA
Overview: We anticipate at least one research assistant position, start date(s) flexible. Research assistants work closely with clinical psychologists on a variety of research activities in the area of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Intimate Partner Violence. Responsibilities for these positions include: collecting data from research subjects and testing clinical patients, entering data and managing databases, performing statistical analyses, conducting library research, and assisting in the preparation of grants, manuscripts, regulatory documents, and professional presentations. This is an ideal opportunity for individuals with a bachelor’s degree who want to strengthen their research skills before applying to a graduate or professional program. Applicants should possess a keen interest in a career involving research.
Requirements: Requirements for a position are a bachelor’s degree in a health science, allied scientific or social science field with several college level courses in psychology and research methods. Other important qualifications include strong computer skills, a background in research methodology and statistics, and the maturity and interpersonal sensitivity necessary for working in a clinical setting. Applicants must commit to a minimum term of two years with the Behavioral Science Division, National Center for PTSD for this in-person position in Boston, MA.
Interested applicants are encouraged to submit: 1) a letter outlining interest in a position and personal career goals, 2) a resume or curriculum vita, 3) a current transcript (unofficial copies are acceptable), and 4) the names of two individuals who can serve as professional references.
Materials should be sent electronically to: Dr. Casey Taft vog.av|tfat.yesac#vog.av|tfat.yesac
Further information about these positions can be obtained via e-mail at vog.av|knarf.leumas#vog.av|knarf.leumas or by phone (617) 821-2591.
Full-time Study Coordinator, EAT Lab, University of Louisville
Dr. Levinson, the Director of the Eating Anxiety Treatment (EAT) lab at the University of Louisville (UofL) and Dr. Sara Bufferd, Director of the Child Anxiety and Mood Lab at the University of Louisville (UofL) are hiring a full-time research coordinator. The position will involve working with child participants on a longitudinal NIH funded study collecting longitudinal data on early childhood risk factors for eating disorders in female children ages 6-12. This position will involve working with parents and children, conducting diagnostic, behavioral, and psychophysiological assessments, assisting with data collection and preparation, assisting with institutional review board protocols, and working with a large interdisciplinary team at UofL. Evening and weekend hours will be needed to accommodate parents’ and children’s schedule. The study coordinator will work very closely with Drs. Bufferd and Levinson and their teams on a day-to-day basis.
Opportunities for involvement in publications and presentations at national conferences are available. Minimum experience is a bachelors’ degree in psychology, education, or a related field. Research experience is a must. This position is ideal for someone wanting to go to graduate school in a health-related field. This is a 2-year position with potential for 5 years depending on funding and performance.
Interested applicants should send their CV, a cover letter, and names and contact for 3 references to Dr. Levinson at ude.ellivsiuol|nosnivel.irehc#ude.ellivsiuol|nosnivel.irehc and CC ude.ellivsiuol|ybmurc.amme#ude.ellivsiuol|ybmurc.amme. More information on the EAT lab here: www.louisvilleeatlab.com.
More information on the Child Anxiety and Mood Lab here: uoflcamlab.com Deadline is rolling and will end when the position is filled. Start date is negotiable.
Boston University ( Looking for a Lab Coordinator in the social learning lab at Boston University. Must have a B.A. or B.S in Psychology, Child development, Education or related field. Responsibilities include supervising and training research assistants, facilitating partnerships with schools and other local institutions, recruiting participates, coordinating testing logistics and scheduling, assisting with paperwork for IRB compliance. Interested applicants send CV, Cover letter, Unofficial academic transcripts, three references and contact information to ude.ub|balnrael#ude.ub|balnrael.)
Brown University-Lifespan Center for Digital Health (The IMPACT Lab in the Brown-Lifespan Center for Digital Health is seeking a full-time research assistant to start in the Summer of 2024. Topics include the development and evaluation of integrated treatments for HIV and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) as well as evaluating a leading symptom checkers app in emergency care and ambulatory settings. For more information and to apply, please contact the lab coordinator, Ben Seebold, at ude.nworb|dlobees_neb#ude.nworb|dlobees_neb. Required application materials include a copy of your CV/Resume and a cover letter specifying your prior research experience and future career goals. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.)
Brown University, Women and Infants Hospital (Looking for a bilingual research assistant to work full time on an NIH funded study of autism in infancy. Responsibilities include administering newborn and infant assessments and assisting in the acquisitions and analysis of patient information for clinical research projects. Send CV and cover letter to gro.enerac|msituAHW#gro.enerac|msituAHW)
Middle Tennessee State University ( Position for part time lab manager needed for recruitment study participants, coordination of other research personnel, data collection, maintenance of databases. lab equipment and supply inventories as well as other duties as needed. Applicants most have a BA or equivalent in psychology , neuroscience, linguistic, education, communication, disorders or a closely related field. Send CV, cover letter, names of 3 references and publications to Dr. Reyna Gordon ude.tliubrednav|nodrog.anyer#ude.tliubrednav|nodrog.anyer)
Rutgers University-Newark (Seeking project manager to work on an 5 year NIMH funded study investigating the development of trajectories of early temperament and attention in infancy, with a focus on risk to for anxiety. BA in related scientific field or discipline or an equivalent combination of education and relevant research experience. Send resume, cover letter, and three letters of recommendation to ude.sregtur.ygolohcysp|eulbolv#ude.sregtur.ygolohcysp|eulbolv).
Temple University (The Research in Spatial Cognition Laboratory at Temple University is looking for a new lab manager. Current topics include spatial learning and cognition, memory and cognitive neuroscience. Interested applicants should send a resume/CV and cover letter to current lab manager, Rebecca Adler at ude.elpmet|relda.acceber#ude.elpmet|relda.acceber).
University of California-San Diego (Seeking a Research Assistant to work with Gregory Aarons, Ph.D. in his research studies regarding implementation of evidence based practice. The ideal candidate will have completed college level coursework in psychology, public health, sociology or related field. Interested applicants should send resume and cover letter to ude.dscu.htlaeh|spillihpij#ude.dscu.htlaeh|spillihpij)
University of Chicago(Research assistant in The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience—https://ccrf.uchicago.edu/content/human-behavioral-pharmacology-laboratory] ;research assistant position, need at least a BA, experience in human imaging, and MRI data to assist in lab. Send CV and letter to H. de Wit at ude.ogacihcu|wedh#ude.ogacihcu|wedh)]
University of Iowa (Full-time lab coordinator; Developmental Psychopathology Lab) Examining the mechanisms in the development of externalizing behavior problems, self-regulation, and school readiness in young children, with special emphasis on neural mechanisms (EEG/ERP); Responsibilities include participant recruitment and retention, scheduling, conducting batteries of neural and behavioral testing with children, data management and analysis, and coordination of research assistants; Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro (full-time Lab Manager; Adult Cognition Lab; cognitive aging; metacognition; strategy use; mind wandering; subjective age; NIH and renewable funding; email ude.gcnu|noruot_d#ude.gcnu|noruot_d) )