Research Assistant - Psychology
Brandeis University is delighted to announce a career opportunity as a Research Assistant in the Lifespan Development Lab in the Department of Psychology. Brandeis offers a generous and competitive benefits package including paid time off, health, dental and vision as well as a retirement plan match plus tuition benefits. We offer an opportunity to work with a dedicated and fun team at our beautiful campus in Waltham, MA with free parking and other perks.
The Research Assistant (RA) will coordinate and work on multiple studies focused on cognition, personality, and health in adult development and aging.
Responsibilities will include:
- Coordinates data collection and analysis for research projects on cognition, personality, physical activity, and aging under the direction of the principal investigator- 20% time
- Responsible for multiple tasks associated with data processing, cognitive test scoring, and preparing data files for public dissemination- 15% of time
- Organize and manage the solicitation and review process for pilot study proposals, coordination of meetings with advisory committees and writing of annual reports- 20% of time
- Implements multiple tasks associated with literature search and management of references and updating website-10% of time
- Performs preparation of test materials and research protocols and assists with preparation of human subjects protocols- 10% of time
- Supervises and trains student RA's and sets work schedule of other lab members- 15% of time
- Performs the ordering of lab supplies and tracking lab needs, organizing lab meetings, and payment of student RA's - 10% of time
Qualifications include:
- B.A. or a M.A. degree, preferably in Psychology, Public Health, or a related field with excellent communication and computer skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are necessary.
- Experience in a behavioral science lab environment and knowledge of research methods and statistics are required.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are necessary. Experience in a behavioral science lab environment and knowledge of research methods and statistics are required.
- The job responsibilities require knowledge of PC and Mac computers, MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, familiarity with statistical software packages.
- such as SPSS, Stata, or SAS, and website software.
- Access to a car is desirable for data collection and travel to meetings with collaborators.
The position is for two years with the possibility of an extension.