Research Assistant

SUMMARY:

The Social Developmental Neuroscience Laboratory (PI Dr. Johanna Jarcho) is seeking a part-time Research Assistant to begin in October 2024. Research in the Lab focuses on the neural mechanisms that shape social cognition or increase the risk for and expression of deficits in social competence linked to psychopathology.

(http://www.sdnlaboratory.com/).

The applicants will participate in numerous aspects of research (e.g., recruiting, screening participants, study design and implementation, data collection and analysis), contribute to day-to-day operations of the labs (e.g., various administrative duties, IRB management), and perform other duties as assigned. These positions are ideal for highly motivated individuals who plan to apply to graduate school in psychology or related fields.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree obtained by the start date and at least six months of direct experience in working with autism spectrum disorder populations. Experience in a lab within a psychiatry or psychology department is required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated interpersonal, communication and collaborative skills
• Experience working with autistic adolescents
• Experience with participant recruitment and retention

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Using REDCap
• Working with statistical computing software (e.g., R, SPSS)
• Collecting data from participants
• IRB preparation and management

This is a grant-funded position.

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description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts

of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary

employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand

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regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential

functions cause them to interact.

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