Limited Term Research Assistant

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title

Limited Term Research Assistant

Position Type

Limited-Term

Job Number

SA2912122

Full or Part Time

Full Time

Employee Status

Limited Term

Posting Date

06/06/2022

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary

The research assistant, under general supervision of the principal investigator (PI) and lab manager, will support laboratory investigations in the PI’s research in psychology and health-sciences. Our studies examine unique indicators of prenatal and early life adversity on child, adolescent and young adult mental health. We seek applicants whose research interests and experience will contribute to the scientific goals of the lab. The incumbent is responsible for building and maintaining participant and collaborator partnerships for recruitment and follow-up, including consenting, conducting standardized interviews and developmental assessments, and collecting saliva samples. Comprehensive study assessments include parent and self-report, behavioral observation, methylomics, clinical diagnostic interviews and neuroimaging. Spanish language skills are highly desired. This position is located at the Orange Campus.

Responsibilities

Participant recruitment and consenting
Schedule and conduct laboratory assessments with mothers, infants and children
Assist the PIs with research documentation, technical reports and articles for peer-reviewed publication.
Attend weekly and monthly lab meetings
Assist PIs with IRB applications and documents
Assist PIs with minor research administration (e.g. ordering supplies)
Oversee independent study students
Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in an appropriate discipline (e.g. psychology, biology, anthropology)
Ability to take initiative and work independently
Strong organizational skills.
Interest in working with human participants including mothers and children.
Willing to work on a flexible schedule to accommodate research participants scheduling needs.
Administration of the laboratory and field protocols (Will train)

Desired Qualifications

Spanish language skills
Experience with statistical analysis.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants for Staff and Administrator positions must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Chapman University does not sponsor applicants for Staff and Administrator positions for work visas.

The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening, and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate

Minimum Number of References

Maximum Number of References

Pre-screening Questions

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Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Letter of Recommendation 1
3. Letter of Recommendation 2
4. Letter of Recommendation 3
5. 3 References Listed on One Page