A Research Assistant or a BSD, PSD, PME, and Psychology Year 2+ student who is on Fellowship is generally responsible for research activities under a supervisor. Responsibilities may include: Collect and manage data; perform statistical analysis; assist with coding and programming tasks; maintain research materials, including animal care and equipment involved; contribute to routine laboratory tasks; identify and interview research subjects; design, set up, and perform experiments; assist with writing papers and making scientific presentations; assist with grant applications and progress reports; perform literature reviews; aid with translations; mentor others in the lab; adhere to lab safety protocols; assist with outreach activities; and other appropriate duties as assigned.
-Must be 18 years or older
-Must be currently enrolled full-time at an accredited institution and have completed at least one semester of schooling by the start of the program.
Visiting Student Graduate
Visiting Student - Graduate
Contingent Worker
Part time
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