Research Assistant - Psychology

Brandeis University is delighted to announce a career opportunity as a Research Assistant in the Snyder Lab. At Brandeis, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package which includes medical, dental and life insurances.

If you are looking to advance your career through educational opportunities, Brandeis offers tuition assistance for employees, dependents and spouses. Our 403b retirement savings plan includes a generous match.

The primary purpose of this position is to assist the Principal Investigator in research projects involving academic procrastination and mental health in young adults. The Research Assistant will be part of a team responsible for the day to day running of the research project, including training and supervising student researchers, materials development, participant recruitment, setting and up, administering and monitoring data collection, data management and processing, and coordinating with the multi-site team. The Research Assistant will also assist the PI with preparing grant progress reports and publications, and will have opportunities for co-authorship.

Job Description:

• Responsible for the day-to-day management of the research project, 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. Recruits participants, obtains informed consent, collects data.
  
  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 grant progress reports, 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%

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related strongl preferred

• At least one year of previous experience conducting research with human participants, and excellent interpersonal skills for interacting with participants preferred.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, organization and attention to detail, and problem-solving skills. Excellent computer skills and the abilty to learn new technical skills quickly.

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

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Diversity, equity and inclusion are important values at Brandeis today and always have been for they are rooted in our founding as an institution. These values serve as a reminder for self-reflection, and a continuous call to grow for us as Brandeisans.

Founded as a model institution for ethnic and religious pluralism, Brandeis University welcomes students, faculty, and staff of all nationalities, religions, and orientations. Moreover, social justice is central to the mission of Brandeis, which endeavors to foster a just and inclusive campus culture that embraces the evolving diversity of our larger society. Read more online about our Mission and Diversity Statements at Brandeis Mission and Diversity Statements.

If you are interested in a role and have relevant experience but your work history does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we nevertheless encourage you to apply.

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.