Postbac Research Assistant

University of Notre Dame; Mishawaka (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Notre Dame in Indiana seeks a post-baccalaureate trainee to join a major collaborative research project examining how neighborhood conditions relate to neural function in caregivers and young children. Under supervision of Drs.

Kaylin Hill and Elizabeth Shewark, you will recruit families and run study sessions with participants. You will supervise a coding team, ensure completion of questionnaires and assessments, and may learn EEG data collection.

Qualifications

• This is a post baccalaureate / pre-doctoral training position, where PIs will support the trainee in learning research skills and future graduate school applications.
• Position is for one year with the option to renew for another year.

Responsibilities

• Recruit families for the study and schedule/run sessions with participants.
• Ensure completion of a broad range of questionnaires and assessments.
• Lead a coding team using precise coding protocols for neighborhood condition assessments via virtual audits.
• Supervise a team of student research assistants on coding neighborhood conditions.
• Opportunity to learn EEG data collection based on trainee interest.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Professionalism

Engagement

Accountability

Education

Post-baccalaureate training

Job description

Under the supervision of Drs. Kaylin Hill and Elizabeth Shewark, the person in this position will have a vital role in a major collaborative research project. The research aims to better understand associations between neighborhood conditions and neural function in caregivers and young children. Responsibilities include recruitment of families, scheduling and running study sessions with research participants, ensuring completion of a broad range of questionnaires and assessments, and leading a coding team based on precise coding protocols for assessing neighborhood conditions via virtual audit methods. The person in this position will supervise a team of student research assistants on coding neighborhood conditions. There may be opportunity to learn EEG data collection, based on trainee interest. Characteristics supportive of success in this position include attention to detail, accountability, communication, engagement, and professionalism.

Qualifications

This is a post baccalaureate / pre-doctoral training position, where the PIs will support the trainee in learning research skills and future graduate school applications. This position will be for one-year with the option to renew for another year.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in employment. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and complies with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). We strongly encourage applications from candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity.

Dual Career Assistance

To support relocating families, Notre Dame's Dual Career Assistance Program helps spouses and partners pursue local career opportunities.

Background Check

This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597.