The Anxiety and Behavioral
Health Clinic (ABHC; https://anxietyclinic.fsu.edu/) at Florida
State University (https://psy.fsu.edu/)
is seeking a full-time postbaccalaureate research assistant to start in June of
2017. The ABHC is directed by Dr. Brad Schmidt.
The position is ideal for
someone who is graduating or has graduated with a degree in psychology or
neuroscience, has undergraduate research experience, is reliable, organized,
and detail-oriented, and plans to pursue a graduate degree in clinical
psychology.
Our lab focuses on anxiety and
related disorders. Our lab projects typically involve clinical trials testing
the effects of brief computerized interventions for anxiety risk factors.
However, graduate student-led projects focus on a variety of areas, ranging
from posttraumatic stress disorder, sleep disturbance, intolerance of uncertainty,
traumatic brain injury, obsessive compulsive and related disorders, substance
use disorders, and more.
As a research assistant, duties
include day-to-day execution of lab research projects: conducting
diagnostic interviews both in person and over the phone to assess potential
psychopathology and eligibility, conducting neurophysiology assessments
(EEG), scheduling and recruiting participants, managing databases in Excel
and SPSS, building surveys using the University’s online platform, running
participants (including clinical populations), and various administrative
duties. Additionally, duties include assisting in managing the clinic:
screening potential clients, scheduling diagnostic interviews with graduate
students, and maintaining accurate records of clients' treatment. The research
assistant will also assist in overseeing undergraduate students working in
the lab.
Opportunities for mentorship in
professional development in clinical psychology, applying to graduate school,
as well as pursuing independent research projects (e.g., presenting posters at
local or national conferences) or manuscript co-authorship are available.
Requirements including a
bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field, GPA of at least 3.5, at least
one year of experience working in a research lab, and a desire to go to
graduate school for clinical psychology. This is a 1-year position with the
possibility of renewal. To apply, please email the Assistant Director of the
ABHC, Nicole Short (short@psy.fsu.edu)
with a CV and cover letter.
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