Full-time Research Assistant Position

The Computational Clinical Science (CCS) Lab (u.osu.edu/ccsl) at Ohio State University directed by Dr. Woo-Young Ahn is looking for a highly motivated and organized person to serve as a full-time research assistant starting Summer/Fall 2016. Using neuroimaging, computational modeling, and machine learning techniques, the CCS Lab seeks to develop cost-effective markers of psychiatric disorders, especially addictive disorders, which can be readily translated into clinical practice. This position is deal for graduating seniors or recent college graduates who want to have research experience before going to a Ph.D. program in clinical psychology, decision neuroscience, or related fields.

Responsibilities include:

Schedules and screens/interviews human volunteers for participation in experiments

Conducts behavioral and/or neuroimaging experiments

Maintains participant database / sets-up and operates laboratory equipment

Manages human subject protocols

Analyzes or assists in analyzing data.

Assists in the preparation of manuscripts for publication as co-author

Supervises undergraduate students in lab


This position is available for a period of one year with the possibility of extension for an additional year. To apply for this position, please email Dr. Ahn (ahn.280@osu.edu) for any questions and apply online: https://www.jobsatosu.com/postings/69174.

Interested in Meeting with a Career Advisor?

Suzanne Fodor, Natural and Mathematical Sciences Career Advisor at IUB, is now accepting appointments for meetings in the Psychology Building! 

Please visit Career Link on the Arts and Sciences Careers Services website: www.ascs.indiana.edu to set up an appointment. She has the following times available for meetings in Psych Room 185D:

Mon-9-12N & 2-4P

Tue-9-11:30A

Wed-12:30-4:30P

Thur-12:30-4P

Set up an appointment today to start a conversation about career/life path, resumes, internships, and graduate programs.

Recruitment Specialist Position at Northwestern University

The Department of Medical Social Sciences, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University invites applications for a Recruitment Specialist for the "When to Worry "(W2W) Study (PI Lauren Wakschlag, Co-PI Amelie Petitclerc) funded by the National Institutes of Mental Health. The W2W study is designed to enhance early identification of mental health problems beginning in infancy. Specifically, the study focuses on characterizing atypical patterns and neural bases of irritability in the first years of life (12-36 mos.) and will employ intensive, state-of-the-art, multi-modal, neurodevelopmental measurements longitudinally in a sample of 350 infants.

The Recruitment Specialist will be responsible for subject screening, recruitment, tracking, and scheduling, within a study of diverse children and their families. Tracking duties will involve maintaining contact with subjects over time and, when needed, traveling to neighborhoods and communities to locate participants. This person will enter, maintain and ensure quality of participant information in a database. The Recruitment Specialist will work closely with the research team, communicating effectively with the Project Coordinator and lead scientists about the ongoing progress of the study.

The ideal candidate will be familiar with the neighborhoods and communities of Chicago, and will bring a high-energy approach to successfully engaging and tracking research subjects. He/she will also have experience or demonstrated interest in recruiting participants, and understand the importance of obtaining a high level of participation. An ability to interact comfortably and sensitively with diverse families and young children is essential. Experience working with urban families within the context of a research study is preferred.

Excellent communication skills are essential; the position requires an ability to effectively communicate research process and goals to study participants, creativity in using phone, internet & direct contact methods for study recruitment and retention, and ongoing communication with the study team. Excellent inter-personal skills, a high level of professionalism, and an ability to quickly establish rapport with people of diverse backgrounds are also required. Other necessary skills include an ability to work independently as well as part of a collegial project team, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task.

Position requires successful completion of a full 4-year bachelor’s degree in social or public health science, psychology, or other human services-related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant fieldwork experience. A flexible schedule is essential and weekend and evening hours will be required. Off-site data collection will be required, and candidates must have consistent access to a car. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled. To apply, please send a cover letter, resume and the names of three references to: Martha Neary, M.Sc., W2W Project Coordinator, martha.neary@northwestern.edu.

Research Assistant Position at Northwestern University

The Department of Medical Social Sciences, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University invites applications for research assistant staff for the "When to Worry "(W2W) Study (PI Lauren Wakschlag, Co-I Amelie Petitclerc) funded by the National Institutes of Mental Health. The W2W study is designed to enhance early identification of mental health problems beginning in infancy. Specifically, the study focuses on characterizing atypical patterns and neural bases of irritability in the first years of life (12-36 mos.) and will employ intensive, multi-modal, neurodevelopmental measurements longitudinally in a sample of 350 infants. Assessments include real time recordings, performance based tasks, direct observations of parent-infant interaction, and infant imaging during natural sleep.

The RAs will be key members of the data collection team for the W2W study. The RAs perform clinical research by administering interviews, direct behavioral assessments, neurocognitive computer tasks &/or questionnaires following protocols; conduct observational coding; participate in scanning of babies during natural sleep, collect, compile, enter and process responses; gather information and assist in the preparation of material for inclusion in reports and provide other research support to the PI and project manager as needed. Opportunities for collaboration on study publications may be available for self-directed team members.

Individuals hired for these positions will be part of a dynamic collaborative team that includes clinical and developmental psychologists, language experts, methodologists, and neuroscientists. This is an excellent opportunity for students who are interested in applying to graduate school in Clinical/Developmental Psychology, Neuroscience or related fields and in obtaining clinical research experience.

The ideal candidate will have previous training/experience interacting with children or infants in a research setting and a demonstrated interest in neurodevelopment and/or young children and families. An ability to interact comfortably and professionally with diverse families and young children is essential. Experience with developmental and/or neuroimaging research is highly preferred. Other necessary skills include an ability to work independently as well as part of a collegial project team, excellent attention to detail, and strong communication skills.
Position requires successful completion of a full 4-year bachelor’s degree in social or health science, psychology, neuroscience or other child development-related field. A flexible schedule is essential and weekend and evening hours will be required. Off-site data collection may be required at times.

One full-time and two part-time positions are available. The position will begin as soon as possible. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled. To apply, please send a cover letter, resume and the names of three references to: Martha Neary, M.Sc., W2W Project Coordinator, martha.neary@northwestern.edu. Please specify whether you would like to be considered for a full-time or part-time position.

Full-time lab manager position at George Washington University

Announcing a full-time lab manager position in Stephen Mitroff's Visual Cognition Lab at George Washington University. Research projects focus on individual differences in, and the malleability of, visual perception and attention. Study topics include what makes one individual a better visual searcher than another, how visual search abilities can be enhanced and trained, and how visual search skills develop. The project involves testing university-based participants in typical cognitive psychology studies and also assessing “big data” collected via smartphone apps. This position is funded by the Army Research Office, and the research program focuses on several applied topics including military and security searches.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and basic computer skills. Proficient Excel skills are needed and Matlab programming is a plus. Duties include recruiting and running subjects, managing undergraduate research assistants, orchestrating dozens of projects conducted by postdocs, graduate students and undergraduate researchers, overseeing day-to-day operations, helping with IRB protocols, and helping with data analysis. This position includes the opportunity to pursue a variety of research opportunities that can result in authorship on academic publications.

Superb organizational skills are a must, as the position requires simultaneously overseeing several projects and maintaining a large corpus of data on individual differences measures. Preference will be given to those with prior related research experiences and/or an interest in future research. The position is to start in July/August 2016 (with some flexibility), and a one-year commitment is required (with the possibility of additional time). Interested applicants should email Stephen Mitroff at mitroff@gwu.edu and include a CV/Resume and the names and contact information for 2 references. Information about the research program can be seen here: http://www.mitrofflab.org

IU Career Caravan to Cincinnati on Friday, April 1

You are Invited! Career Caravans are in-depth employer site visits where you will have the opportunity to hear from a variety of departments, tour the facility, be immersed in the culture of the company, and hear what recruiters are looking for.

Career Caravan Destinations:

Nielsen - A U.S. global information measurement company active in over 100 countries. Nielsen measures "what people watch, listen to, and buy." Hiring areas include:
• Data Output
• Client Service
• Client Relations


Medpace - A full-service global Clinical Research Organization led by medical, regulatory, and operational experts with deep therapeutic experience. Hiring areas include:
• Clinical Research
• Software Engineering
• Biostatistics
• Statistical Analysis

Friday, April 1, All Day
Reservation Only - Spots Limited, first come first served
Register HERE

Lilly Day at Indiana University

Attention: All underclassman interested in understanding more about the pharmaceutical industry as a career option.

We are seeking talented professionals across multiple functions of our business including: Sales, information technology, manufacturing science, data sciences, finance, marketing, HR, and Statistics.

Food and drinks provided!

Thursday, March 24th

Global & International Studies Building (GA)

Atrium - 355 North Jordan Avenue

6pm-6:20pm - Information Session

6:20-6:45pm - Panel Discussion

6:45-7:30pm - Business Area Break Out Sessions

7:30-8:00pm Reception/Networking