Research Assistant II

20-May-2022

Faculty of Arts and Sciences

58341BR

Job Summary

Dr. Ellen Langer is seeking a Lab Manager (Research Assistant) in the Psychology Department at Harvard University to support research about mindfulness, specifically for individuals with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and their caregivers.

Position Description

The Research Assistant (Lab Manager) will be responsible for the research covered under the ALSA grant in concert with others as defined in the grant, and for the general administrative functioning of the lab, under the direction of the PI.  Administrative duties include purchasing, managing finances, obtaining human subject approval for studies, and working with undergraduates and others recruiting and scheduling subjects. This individual may also help with recruiting, training, and overseeing undergraduate research assistants.

Basic Qualifications

College background in social/cognitive psychology or related experience in design and conduct of research experiments.

Additional Qualifications and Skills

Experience in psychology, neuroscience, or a related field; experience with data collection in older adults, adults with serious chronic illness, preferably neuromuscular degenerative and related diagnoses; coursework and/or publications in the field of health or social psychology and coursework or applied experience in clinical psychology. The individual must possess excellent organizational and communication skills and must demonstrate the ability to work independently.

Working Conditions

The University requires all Harvard community members to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and remain up to date with COVID-19 vaccine boosters, as detailed in Harvard’s Vaccine & Booster Requirements . Individuals may claim exemption from the vaccine requirement for medical or religious reasons. More information regarding the University’s COVID vaccination requirement, exemptions, and verification of vaccination status may be found at the University’s “COVID-19 Vaccine Information” webpage: http://www.harvard.edu/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine-information/ .

Additional Information

This is an eleven-month term position, starting on or around June 1, 2022 and ending on or around April 30, 2023, with renewal dependent upon continuation of funding.

All formal offers will be made by FAS Human Resources.

The Department of Psychology sits within the Division of Social Science, which is strongly committed to creating and supporting a diverse workforce. Respect and fairness, kindness and collegiality, and trust and transparency are among the values we espouse and promote in our workplace culture. We work hard to ensure a healthy, inclusive and positive environment where everyone does their best work in support of Harvard?s mission. For more information, please see our departmental Diversity Statement .

Location

USA - MA - Cambridge

Job Code

403112 Research Assistant II Lab

Union

55 - Hvd Union Cler & Tech Workers

Appointment End Date

30-Apr-2023

Pre-Employment Screening

Identity

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EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.