Research Assistant

The Cognition, Psychopathology, Environment (CoPE) Lab  in the Brandeis University Department of Psychology, directed by Dr. Hannah Snyder, is seeking a full-time Research Assistant for an NIH-funded study investigating risk for anxiety and depression in college students. The Research Assistant will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the lab, including training and supervising student researchers, and will run participants through study protocols, including being trained to administer cognitive assessments, record physiological measures, and conduct clinical diagnostic interviews. They will also be responsible for maintaining IRB protocols and compliance, contacting and scheduling participants for research, managing data (including basic data analysis), purchasing necessary research supplies, and coordinating the work of others in the lab. This position is ideal for individuals interested in applying for PhD programs in the future.

This position will also support a lab of ~10 people, manage the day-to-day running of large-scale grant-supported research studies, make purchases etc.

Job Description:

• Responsible for the day-to-day management of the lab, including preparing research materials and protocols, maintaining IRB protocols and compliance, contacting and scheduling participants for research, managing data (incuding basic data analysis), purchasing necessary research supplies, and coordinating the work of others in the lab. Estimated time: 50%

• Performs research with human participants. Obtains informed consent, conducts cognitive assessments, records physiological data, and conducts clinical diagnostic interviews. Interacts with participants with professionalism, warmth, and empathy. Estimated time: 25%

• Supervises student researchers in the lab, including providing training , assigning daily activities, monitoring work, and communicating with the PI about student activities and performance.  Estimated time: 10%

• Assists with preparation of grants, conference presentations and research publications. Will have the oppprtunity to co-author conference posters and/or publications that will be submitted to peer-reviewed scholarly journals. Estimated time: 10%

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in related field required, Master's degree preferred.

• Preferred at least one year of previous experience conducting research with human participants that includes running participants through in-person research protocols, and excellent interpersonal skills for interacting with participants.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, organization and attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.  

• Strong computer skills, including with word processing, spreadsheet, and statistical software programs.

Closing Statement

Brandeis University is committed to providing its students, faculty and staff with an environment conducive to learning and working and where all people are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, caste, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, including transgender identity, religion, disability, age, genetics, active military or veteran status and any other characteristics protected under applicable federal or Massachusetts law.