Post-grad opportunities
Yale Fellowship in Developmental Psychopathology and Social Neuroscience
For current graduates or graduating seniors. Anticipated start date is July 2023.
Deadline: January 25, 2023, 11:59 pm EST
The Yale Autism Center of Excellence (ACE) and Yale Social and Affective Neuroscience of Autism Program (SANA) is interested in recruiting highly qualified students for exciting pre-doctoral fellowships for current graduates or graduating seniors.
Yale Fellowship in Developmental Psychopathology and Social Neuroscience
Successful applicants will be involved in a 1-to-2-year training program involving clinical research experience in a developmental disabilities research lab. The primary training experience will be in daily activities related to behavioral, psychophysiological, eye-tracking, and neuroimaging (fNIRS) studies involving infants and young children. Fellows will have opportunities to be involved in multiple aspects of each study, ranging from implementation of experiments to data processing and analysis, to participating directly in subject characterization by conducting structured parent interviews and assessing participants. With research mentorship, the selected applicant will be expected to lead a research project from data processing and analysis of results to presentation at an international conference.
Yale Fellowship in Developmental Psychopathology and Social Neuroscience
Successful applicants will be involved in a 1-to-2-year training program involving clinical research experience in a developmental disabilities research lab. The primary training experience will be in daily activities related to behavioral, psychophysiological, eye-tracking, and neuroimaging (fNIRS) studies involving infants and young children. Fellows will have opportunities to be involved in multiple aspects of each study, ranging from implementation of experiments to data processing and analysis, to participating directly in subject characterization by conducting structured parent interviews and assessing participants. With research mentorship, the selected applicant will be expected to lead a research project from data processing and analysis of results to presentation at an international conference.
Application must include the following items, and be sent as a single document, preferably in pdf format, to sanalab@yale.edu:
A completed application cover page (attached here) – all sections are required.
A CV
Copies of undergraduate and graduate (if applicable) unofficial transcripts.
A 2-page personal statement containing biographic material, relevant experience, and career goals - can be single or double spaced
In addition:
Two letters of recommendation that speak directly to the candidate’s potential. Recommendation letters must be emailed to sanalab@yale.edu directly from the recommender.
A completed application cover page (attached here) – all sections are required.
A CV
Copies of undergraduate and graduate (if applicable) unofficial transcripts.
A 2-page personal statement containing biographic material, relevant experience, and career goals - can be single or double spaced
In addition:
Two letters of recommendation that speak directly to the candidate’s potential. Recommendation letters must be emailed to sanalab@yale.edu directly from the recommender.
For more information go to : https://postdocs.yale.edu/yale-fellowship-developmental-psychopathology-and-social-neuroscience
Jump Start Program
Mental Health America of Los Angeles (MHALA) has opened their Spring 2023 Jump Start Fellowship Application! They encourage those interested in the mental health field to apply
Jump Start prepares and assists graduates in obtaining entry-level employment in the field of public mental health in Los Angeles County.
They also offer a $250 weekly stipend and an extra $500!!!
More information here.
Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development at Yale
Candidates are being considered for a research assistant position to support the
Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development Study.
Primary responsibilities include working with adolescents and their caregivers in a
research setting; scheduling and communicating with participants; administering
assessments and acquiring data (behavioral, questionnaire, MRI, biosamples);
managing data; performing administrative duties; and working closely with the broader
team and Principal Investigators (Drs. Arielle Baskin-Sommers, Dylan Gee,
and BJ Casey).
For additional information, contact Dr. Arielle Baskin-Sommers (arielle.baskinsommers@yale.edu) or Dr. Dylan Gee (dylan.gee@yale.edu). To apply, please email a cover letter, CV or resume, and the names and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development Study.
Primary responsibilities include working with adolescents and their caregivers in a
research setting; scheduling and communicating with participants; administering
assessments and acquiring data (behavioral, questionnaire, MRI, biosamples);
managing data; performing administrative duties; and working closely with the broader
team and Principal Investigators (Drs. Arielle Baskin-Sommers, Dylan Gee,
and BJ Casey).
For additional information, contact Dr. Arielle Baskin-Sommers (arielle.baskinsommers@yale.edu) or Dr. Dylan Gee (dylan.gee@yale.edu). To apply, please email a cover letter, CV or resume, and the names and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
More information here
Research Lab Manager
Gunderson Personality Disorders Institute in McLean Hospital - Cambridge, MA
The primary task of the Project Manager is provides oversight and administration for research activities. In addition, the Lab Manager will coordinate the multiple psychological/psychiatric education initiatives, including curriculum development, lecture series, and trainings for evidence based psychotherapeutic treatments.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
The primary task of the Project Manager is provides oversight and administration for research activities. In addition, the Lab Manager will coordinate the multiple psychological/psychiatric education initiatives, including curriculum development, lecture series, and trainings for evidence based psychotherapeutic treatments.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
- Oversight of all personnel management and institute activities
- Responsible for the transmission of and compliance with hospital regulatory requirements
- Coordinates the utilization of lab resources with other labs
- Trains lab staff in routine and specialized lab techniques
- Carries out independent research projects which involve the execution of highly sophisticated techniques
- Management of data and some statistical analyses
- Contributes to scientific literature and may present results
- Responsible for oversight of all lab supply and equipment, purchasing and maintenance
- Manage funds in Insight and keep an up-to-date record of fund balances.
- Collaborate with the GPDI’s business consultant to manage the project budget and expenses.
- Collaborate with the McLean Office of General Council and Supply Chain to establish contracts with members of the project team who are external to McLean.
- Interface directly with faculty, consultants, and other contracted parties to schedule and plan for project-related meetings. Develop agendas and progress reports for project-related meetings.
More information here
Project Coordinator at the University of Virginia
What: investigates cognitive processes that contribute to the development and maintenance of anxiety and related disorders, and we use mobile assessment methods and digital interventions to reduce anxious thinking and increase access to mental health services
Who: Dr. Bethany Teachman
Where: Program for Anxiety, Cognition, and Treatment Lab @ U of Virginia
teachman.org/
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Process for External Applicants: Please apply through Workday, and search for “PSYC – Project Coordinator, The Program for Anxiety, Cognition and Treatment (PACT) Lab”. Complete an application online and attach a cover letter, CV/resume, and contact information for three professional references (name, email address, telephone number, and address).
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Who: Dr. Bethany Teachman
Where: Program for Anxiety, Cognition, and Treatment Lab @ U of Virginia
teachman.org/
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Process for External Applicants: Please apply through Workday, and search for “PSYC – Project Coordinator, The Program for Anxiety, Cognition and Treatment (PACT) Lab”. Complete an application online and attach a cover letter, CV/resume, and contact information for three professional references (name, email address, telephone number, and address).
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Project Coordinator at the Conversation Lab at Vanderbilt University
Lab Technician
What: how healthy neurodevelopment during adolescence influences behaviors like learning, decision-making, and executive functions
Who: Dr. Juliet Y. Davidow
Where: The Learning and Brain Development Lab at Northeastern University
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Who: Dr. Juliet Y. Davidow
Where: The Learning and Brain Development Lab at Northeastern University
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Full-Time Research Coordinator
What: adolescent self-injurious thoughts and behaviors, with a focus on the risk and protective roles of social media use and sleep
Who: Dr. Jessica L. Hamilton
Where: The Hamilton Lab at Rutgers University
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www.thehamiltonlab.org/research-assistants
Who: Dr. Jessica L. Hamilton
Where: The Hamilton Lab at Rutgers University
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www.thehamiltonlab.org/research-assistants
Full-Time Research Assistant
What: intergenerational transmission of depression, information-processing biases
Who: Dr. Brandon E. Gibb
Where: Binghamton University (SUNY) Mood Disorders Institute
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Who: Dr. Brandon E. Gibb
Where: Binghamton University (SUNY) Mood Disorders Institute
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Full-time Research Coordinator
What: Neuromodulation and Neuroimaging
Who: PI Dr. Laura Holsen (Brigham and Women’s Hospital), co-mentorship from Drs. Mark Halko (McLean Hospital) and Roscoe Brady (Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center)
Where: Holsen Lab in the Departments of Medicine and Psychiatry at Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School
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Who: PI Dr. Laura Holsen (Brigham and Women’s Hospital), co-mentorship from Drs. Mark Halko (McLean Hospital) and Roscoe Brady (Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center)
Where: Holsen Lab in the Departments of Medicine and Psychiatry at Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School
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Full-time Research Coordinator
What: human neuroscience, neuroimaging (fMRI), and mental health
Who: Dr. Aaron Kucyi
Where: Drexel University, Philadelphia
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Who: Dr. Aaron Kucyi
Where: Drexel University, Philadelphia
careers.drexel.edu/en-us/job/500389/research-coordinator
Full-time Clinical Research Assistant
Where: Pediatric Anxiety Research Center in Bradley Hospital - Alpert Medical School Brown University
Attached is the flyer for download
Attached is the flyer for download
Full-time Research Associate
Where: University of Pittsburgh
The Pittsburgh Girls Study is hiring! We're looking for a full-time Research Associate.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field.
- Minimum one-year work or volunteer experience in a psychology or psychiatry research setting.
- Act 33/34/73 Clearances (Child Abuse/Criminal History/FBI).
- Some weekend/evening availability.
Responsibilities:
- Collecting data from participants and their offspring via face-to-face interviews in the laboratory (e.g. standardized assessments of reactivity to stress, emotion, attention, cognition, and positive health) for an NIH funded study (UH3 OD023244).
- Preprocessing and editing of psychophysiological data and coding of observational data.
- The opportunity to engage in data dissemination in the form of conference presentations and manuscripts. This is an excellent opportunity for applicants interested in pursuing graduate education in clinical health sciences.
- The ideal candidate will have an interest in psychological research and working with women and children from diverse racial, economic, and educational backgrounds; will be organized, attentive to detail and protocol, yet creative in solving problems; will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and will work well as a team--each assessment involves the coordination of several staff members working together.
To apply, please e-mail Maddie Block (seelm3@upmc.ed) the following and use the subject line "ECHO-RA Position":
- A statement of interest
- Your CV (& contact info)
- Three references
Our research program celebrates and respects diversity in all forms and we encourage applications from members of groups underrepresented in clinical science. For more information about our lab, please visit our website:
www.intergenstudies.pitt.edu/
The Pittsburgh Girls Study is hiring! We're looking for a full-time Research Associate.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field.
- Minimum one-year work or volunteer experience in a psychology or psychiatry research setting.
- Act 33/34/73 Clearances (Child Abuse/Criminal History/FBI).
- Some weekend/evening availability.
Responsibilities:
- Collecting data from participants and their offspring via face-to-face interviews in the laboratory (e.g. standardized assessments of reactivity to stress, emotion, attention, cognition, and positive health) for an NIH funded study (UH3 OD023244).
- Preprocessing and editing of psychophysiological data and coding of observational data.
- The opportunity to engage in data dissemination in the form of conference presentations and manuscripts. This is an excellent opportunity for applicants interested in pursuing graduate education in clinical health sciences.
- The ideal candidate will have an interest in psychological research and working with women and children from diverse racial, economic, and educational backgrounds; will be organized, attentive to detail and protocol, yet creative in solving problems; will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and will work well as a team--each assessment involves the coordination of several staff members working together.
To apply, please e-mail Maddie Block (seelm3@upmc.ed) the following and use the subject line "ECHO-RA Position":
- A statement of interest
- Your CV (& contact info)
- Three references
Our research program celebrates and respects diversity in all forms and we encourage applications from members of groups underrepresented in clinical science. For more information about our lab, please visit our website:
www.intergenstudies.pitt.edu/
Research Assistants for Auerbach Lab at Columbia
have 3 RA positions available to work on research for depression and suicide in adolescents. Projects focus on using real-time monitoring and neuroimaging.
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Research Project Coordinator - Veldhuis Lab @ Northwestern
qual and quant research on LGBTQIA+ couple relationships.
More information here to apply:
isgmh.northwestern.edu/join-our-team/research-project-coordinator1.html
More information here to apply:
isgmh.northwestern.edu/join-our-team/research-project-coordinator1.html
Research Assistant - Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science (RFUMS)
Dr. Jao’s research lab focuses on examining underlying biobehavioral relationships to understand the impact of smoking on biological processes to contribute to nicotine dependence and health disparities. Dr. Jao’s current research focuses on understanding the health effects of characterizing flavors (i.e., menthol) in combustible tobacco products to help regulatory agencies identify and quantify the potential impact of public policies. For more information about Dr. Jao’s lab, please visit:
www.rosalindfranklin.edu/academics/faculty/nancy-c-jao/
www.rosalindfranklin.edu/academics/faculty/nancy-c-jao/
More information and apply here:
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Center for Innovation in Mental Health (CIMH) at CUNY's Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy
hiring for postdoctoral fellows, research coordinators, and project managers interested in working on social justice oriented community based participatory research projects both globally and domestically. Please see links for descriptions of each position.
We are currently running eight projects, which each aim to increase access to and quality of evidence-based mental health care for racially and ethnically minoritized people through the implementation of community-based interventions, and we are a dynamic, creative team led by Dr. Vicky Ngo.
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We are currently running eight projects, which each aim to increase access to and quality of evidence-based mental health care for racially and ethnically minoritized people through the implementation of community-based interventions, and we are a dynamic, creative team led by Dr. Vicky Ngo.
cimh.sph.cuny.edu/
Research Coordinator - UCLA, Care in Youth Mental Health Lab
UCLA's Care in Youth Mental Health lab has an opening for an experienced research coordinator to work on school-based interventions focused on mental health equity. Hoping for a May start. Folks from groups underrepresented in clinical psych highly encouraged.
Link to apply (search Job #38530):
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Link to apply (search Job #38530):
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Research Assistant/Lab Manager - MIT, Language Aquisition Lab
Detail: It's in a linguistic lab, but would be appropriate for anyone interested in development and language
Research Assistant - The Brown Language and Thought Lab, Brown University
The Brown Language and Thought Lab, directed by Dr. Roman Feiman, is seeking a full time Lead Research Assistant. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Applications received before March 15th will receive the strongest consideration.
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Full-time research assistant - U of Michigan
project examining the neural mechanisms of maturing out of problem alcohol use
Apply and more info here: careers.umich.edu/job_detail/231208/research-technician-associateresearch-assistant
Apply and more info here: careers.umich.edu/job_detail/231208/research-technician-associateresearch-assistant
Lab Manager/Researcher Position - Purdue
Diversity, Identity, and Prejudice Lab (PI: Dr. Teri Kirby) and UNICORN Lab (PI: Thekla Morgenroth)
Apply here: purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1LxJE0r9rgtoXoW
Apply here: purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1LxJE0r9rgtoXoW
Full-time lab manager - UNC Chapel Hill (North Carolina)
A FULL-TIME LAB MANAGER is sought by Annie Maheux at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. As a research lab, we will aim to understand interpersonal and sociocultural influences on adolescent development, including mental health, sexual behavior, and academic engagement, with an emphasis on gender, sexuality, and digital media use. The lab will be housed within the Developmental Psychology Program at UNC Chapel Hill and affiliated with the Winston National Center on Technology Use, Brain, and Psychological Development. This position has an anticipated start date of August 1, 2023. This position has a 12-month term with possibility of renewal.
The individual who fills this position will be involved in all aspects of the research process and administrative duties related to launching a new research lab, including coordinating multiple studies; hiring, supervising, and mentoring undergraduate RAs; recruiting participants; collecting and managing data; conducting literature searches; and assisting with IRB management, grant applications, and lab and grant budgets. A Bachelor’s degree and prior experience in Psychology or a related field are required. This position requires a high degree of initiative, flexibility, maturity, attention to detail, and outstanding interpersonal and organizational skills. Applicants with prior research or management experience are preferred. Professional development opportunities will be available. This position is ideal for a highly motivated individual interested in gaining research experience prior to graduate school in Psychology or related fields.
Interested applicants should send the following documents to annejmaheux@gmail.com:
(1) a current CV
(2) a cover letter/personal statement describing relevant experience, research interests, career goals, and why the lab is a good fit for your interests and goals
(3) an unofficial transcript from all universities attended
Please use “FULL-TIME LAB MANAGER -YOUR NAME” as the subject line.
Selected applicants will be contacted for phone or Zoom interviews and asked to provide references. At a later stage in the application process, applicants will be asked to apply formally through UNC. Please contact annejmaheux@gmail.com with any questions.
Apply here: www.annemaheux.com/home
The individual who fills this position will be involved in all aspects of the research process and administrative duties related to launching a new research lab, including coordinating multiple studies; hiring, supervising, and mentoring undergraduate RAs; recruiting participants; collecting and managing data; conducting literature searches; and assisting with IRB management, grant applications, and lab and grant budgets. A Bachelor’s degree and prior experience in Psychology or a related field are required. This position requires a high degree of initiative, flexibility, maturity, attention to detail, and outstanding interpersonal and organizational skills. Applicants with prior research or management experience are preferred. Professional development opportunities will be available. This position is ideal for a highly motivated individual interested in gaining research experience prior to graduate school in Psychology or related fields.
Interested applicants should send the following documents to annejmaheux@gmail.com:
(1) a current CV
(2) a cover letter/personal statement describing relevant experience, research interests, career goals, and why the lab is a good fit for your interests and goals
(3) an unofficial transcript from all universities attended
Please use “FULL-TIME LAB MANAGER -YOUR NAME” as the subject line.
Selected applicants will be contacted for phone or Zoom interviews and asked to provide references. At a later stage in the application process, applicants will be asked to apply formally through UNC. Please contact annejmaheux@gmail.com with any questions.
Apply here: www.annemaheux.com/home
Full time Research Assistant position in the Bakkour Memory and Decision Lab at The University of Chicago
The Memory and Decision lab is focused on understanding the cognitive and neural mechanisms by which relational memory guides and is influenced by decision making. To conduct our research, we use a combination of the tools of cognitive neuroscience; namely fMRI, eyetracking, computational modeling, and neuropsychological studies with patients that have known cognitive deficits (e.g., Amnesia, Parkinson’s Disease, Anorexia Nervosa). For more information about the lab, please visit: bakkourlab.uchicago.edu/
The Research Assistant/Lab Manager will contribute to the lab both administratively and scientifically. This individual will help develop, maintain, and oversee compliance policies and protocols (IRBs), order lab/office supplies, recruit participants (including patients in coordination with clinical units), maintain participant records (e.g., consent forms, screening forms), maintain the lab website, schedule lab meetings, and perform other day-to-day lab management tasks. In addition to these administrative responsibilities, this individual will also conduct research under the guidance and supervision of the Principal Investigator, Postdoctoral scholars, and/or graduate students in the lab. The Research Assistant will have the opportunity to conduct an independent project (which will involve conceptualization, data collection, analysis, presentation of results, writing, and paper submission). Other research responsibilities include training and assisting lab members with data collection and technical troubleshooting. This is a particularly exciting opportunity for someone who wants to be part of a growing team where they are valued for their scientific as well as their managerial contribution. This position will provide useful training for individuals who are considering graduate school.
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The successful applicant must be eligible to work in the United States and have a Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in psychology, neuroscience, cognitive science, or a related field. Candidates must have strong technical qualifications including proficiency in programming (e.g., Python, JavaScript, MATLAB), working knowledge of statistics (e.g., running basic statistical tests in R, Python, Julia), and fluency in office productivity software (e.g., word processor, slide presentations, spreadsheets). Candidates must be organized and detail-oriented, able to exercise good judgement and take initiative, able to work independently as well as collaboratively, and possess excellent communication skills. Knowledge of human research protocols (IRBs, consent forms, HIPAA) is preferred, but not required. Prior research experience (especially in a cognitive neuroscience lab studying memory and/or decision making) is also preferred.
The initial appointment is for one year, with the possibility of renewal. The start date is flexible.
To apply, please email the following documents (in a single PDF) to bakkour@uchicago.edu
A brief cover letter describing your research interest, your technical skills, your past research experience (if any), and why this position is right for you.
Your CV.
Contact information of 2 professional references (e.g., past research mentors, professors).
Review of applications will start immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
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The successful applicant must be eligible to work in the United States and have a Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in psychology, neuroscience, cognitive science, or a related field. Candidates must have strong technical qualifications including proficiency in programming (e.g., Python, JavaScript, MATLAB), working knowledge of statistics (e.g., running basic statistical tests in R, Python, Julia), and fluency in office productivity software (e.g., word processor, slide presentations, spreadsheets). Candidates must be organized and detail-oriented, able to exercise good judgement and take initiative, able to work independently as well as collaboratively, and possess excellent communication skills. Knowledge of human research protocols (IRBs, consent forms, HIPAA) is preferred, but not required. Prior research experience (especially in a cognitive neuroscience lab studying memory and/or decision making) is also preferred.
The initial appointment is for one year, with the possibility of renewal. The start date is flexible.
To apply, please email the following documents (in a single PDF) to bakkour@uchicago.edu
A brief cover letter describing your research interest, your technical skills, your past research experience (if any), and why this position is right for you.
Your CV.
Contact information of 2 professional references (e.g., past research mentors, professors).
Review of applications will start immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Clinically Oriented Research Assistant - Vanderbilt Psychotic Disorders Program
Full time research assistant needed to join the laboratory of Dr. Julia Sheffield within the Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital focused on the study of psychotic disorders. Under direct supervision, the research assistant will be responsible for recruiting research subjects into various clinical research studies and assisting investigators in the collection and analysis of study data.
In particular, the research assistant with help conduct a longitudinal study of delusions. This will require a desire to work directly with individuals who experience psychosis as well as excellent organizational and data management skills. The research assistant will also assist with a randomized-controlled trial (RCT) of a psychotherapy intervention for persecutory delusions, conducted within the psychotic disorders program. The research assistant will be responsible for performing psychiatric symptom interviews, administering cognitive tests, and carrying out neuroimaging study protocols.
The research assistant will be an integral part of the study team, will regularly attend clinical meetings and will assist with recruitment in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Additional responsibilities include assisting with the development of IRBs, database management, analysis of behavioral and brain imaging data, and assisting with manuscript preparation.
The ideal candidate should be highly motivated and capable of working independently. Individuals interested in mental health, the biological basis of mental disorders, and psychosocial clinical trials are especially encouraged to apply. The position requires a high level of interpersonal skills, organization, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities. It is ideal for individuals interested in pursuing a PhD in clinical psychology (or related field). Minimum qualifications include a Bachelors degree in psychology or a related field (e.g. neuroscience, human development). Experience in a clinical research setting is highly desirable. Training in clinical symptom interviewing methods, cognitive testing, and neuroimaging data analysis will be provided.
This position is a 2-year commitment. Please send resume and cover letter to: Julia.sheffield@vumc.org
In particular, the research assistant with help conduct a longitudinal study of delusions. This will require a desire to work directly with individuals who experience psychosis as well as excellent organizational and data management skills. The research assistant will also assist with a randomized-controlled trial (RCT) of a psychotherapy intervention for persecutory delusions, conducted within the psychotic disorders program. The research assistant will be responsible for performing psychiatric symptom interviews, administering cognitive tests, and carrying out neuroimaging study protocols.
The research assistant will be an integral part of the study team, will regularly attend clinical meetings and will assist with recruitment in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Additional responsibilities include assisting with the development of IRBs, database management, analysis of behavioral and brain imaging data, and assisting with manuscript preparation.
The ideal candidate should be highly motivated and capable of working independently. Individuals interested in mental health, the biological basis of mental disorders, and psychosocial clinical trials are especially encouraged to apply. The position requires a high level of interpersonal skills, organization, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities. It is ideal for individuals interested in pursuing a PhD in clinical psychology (or related field). Minimum qualifications include a Bachelors degree in psychology or a related field (e.g. neuroscience, human development). Experience in a clinical research setting is highly desirable. Training in clinical symptom interviewing methods, cognitive testing, and neuroimaging data analysis will be provided.
This position is a 2-year commitment. Please send resume and cover letter to: Julia.sheffield@vumc.org
Research Assistant - Cognition and Motivation in Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, and Depression at Washington University in St. Louis
We are looking for a full time research assistant to work on a project examining the neural and psychological causes of problems with motivation in individuals with psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depression. This work is being conducted in the laboratory of Dr. Deanna Barch at Washington University in St. Louis.
The person will:
1) have responsibility for testing and scanning participants using task-based functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and behavioral/cognitive/computerized testing
2) help with preprocessing and quality control of imaging and behavioral data
3) work with a team of other research assistants to assess a large sample of individuals with task and resting state fMRI and behavioral data as part of the project.
We are looking with individuals who have:
i) good research experience
ii) will be comfortable working with individuals who have serious mental illness
iii) strong problem solving skills
iv) good attention to detail
v) the ability to work both independently and part of a team
vi) strong comfort with computers
This is an excellent position for someone considering graduate school in psychology or neuroscience in the future, with opportunities to be involved in data analysis. The candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Psychological & Brain Sciences, Neuroscience, or a related field. We are looking for someone who can start between March and July of 2023, and are happy to consider candidates graduating from college after the Spring Semester of 2023 who could start work full time after graduation. Interested candidates should send a Cover Letter and Resume to dbarch@wustl.edu
The person will:
1) have responsibility for testing and scanning participants using task-based functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and behavioral/cognitive/computerized testing
2) help with preprocessing and quality control of imaging and behavioral data
3) work with a team of other research assistants to assess a large sample of individuals with task and resting state fMRI and behavioral data as part of the project.
We are looking with individuals who have:
i) good research experience
ii) will be comfortable working with individuals who have serious mental illness
iii) strong problem solving skills
iv) good attention to detail
v) the ability to work both independently and part of a team
vi) strong comfort with computers
This is an excellent position for someone considering graduate school in psychology or neuroscience in the future, with opportunities to be involved in data analysis. The candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Psychological & Brain Sciences, Neuroscience, or a related field. We are looking for someone who can start between March and July of 2023, and are happy to consider candidates graduating from college after the Spring Semester of 2023 who could start work full time after graduation. Interested candidates should send a Cover Letter and Resume to dbarch@wustl.edu
Research Study Assistants - Northwestern University
Dr. Stewart Shankman is seeking two research study assistants for his lab at Northwestern University to assist on NIMH and/or industry-funded projects. Broadly, research in the lab examines (a) basic mechanisms and risk factors underlying mood and anxiety disorders, and (b) novel treatments for these conditions. Our lab utilizes multiple methods in this work, including behavioral, physiological, neural, and genetic tools. The Research Assistants will have the opportunity to gain experience in experimental design, recruitment, data collection and analysis. Opportunities for co-authoring manuscripts and conference presentations will also be available. The position will also provide the opportunity to learn about psychophysiological and psychopathological theory and research more broadly. Successful applicants will have experience in psychological, neuroscience (or related area) research and quantitative data analysis and have strong organizational and writing skills.
Applicants can see a full description of the job posting and apply here.
Stewart Shankman, Ph.D.
Professor
Chief of Psychology
Northwestern University
Feinberg School of Medicine
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
stew.shankman@northwestern.edu
Applicants can see a full description of the job posting and apply here.
Stewart Shankman, Ph.D.
Professor
Chief of Psychology
Northwestern University
Feinberg School of Medicine
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
stew.shankman@northwestern.edu
Paid Research Staff - UCI
Dr. Jacqueline Kim is seeking research assistants for her lab at UCI to assist on examine Asian Americans' experiences in advanced/metastatic cancer and psychosocial interventions that promote well-being. This work is to be conducted remote/hybrid that consists of 9-12+ hours per week. Volunteering for non-student community members or non-UCI students. Current or former UCI students receive BIO SCI 199/PUB HLTH 289 credit. This opportunity is great for gap years before graduate study opportunity to receive individual faculty mentorship.
The person will:
1) Assist with language/cultural portions of the research
2) Help coordinate student RAs with research tasks
3) Assist collaborating with community organizations
4) Participant recruitment
5) Data collection and data management (other research-related tasks literature reviews, transcriptions, lab management, grant search)
We are looking for individuals who are:
i) Bachelor's degree by July 2023 or similar level of experience
ii) Strongly prefer bilingual Mandarin speaker with ability to read and write in Chinese
iii) Minimum 2-year commitment
iv) can commute to UC Irvine
v) Experience with project management preferred
vi) Prior research experience or interest in research
Applicants who are interested in this position can apply by sending resume/cv, unofficial transcript(s), and a letter of interest to jhjkim@uci.edu
The person will:
1) Assist with language/cultural portions of the research
2) Help coordinate student RAs with research tasks
3) Assist collaborating with community organizations
4) Participant recruitment
5) Data collection and data management (other research-related tasks literature reviews, transcriptions, lab management, grant search)
We are looking for individuals who are:
i) Bachelor's degree by July 2023 or similar level of experience
ii) Strongly prefer bilingual Mandarin speaker with ability to read and write in Chinese
iii) Minimum 2-year commitment
iv) can commute to UC Irvine
v) Experience with project management preferred
vi) Prior research experience or interest in research
Applicants who are interested in this position can apply by sending resume/cv, unofficial transcript(s), and a letter of interest to jhjkim@uci.edu
