Psychiatry Research Assistant - Lab & Clinical Studies

Wayne State University; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne State University in Detroit is seeking a Research Assistant for the Department of Psychiatry. This position involves providing scientific and technical assistance for various research projects, including designing and conducting experiments, recruiting participants, and data analysis. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and demonstrate proficiency in communication and time management skills.

The ideal applicant will be entering the field with little experience and have foundational knowledge in research techniques. The role offers full-time employment in a dynamic and potentially high-stress work environment.

Qualifications

• Entry level with basic research techniques or human-subjects interaction preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• 1000+ supervised clinical practicum hours preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory-based scientific techniques or clinical/patient research.
• Design and conduct experiments, recruit participants, develop surveys.
• Analyze data using graphs, charts, or tables to highlight key findings.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Data analysis

Microsoft Office proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Master’s Degree (preferred)

Job description

Wayne State University in Detroit is seeking a Research Assistant for the Department of Psychiatry. This position involves providing scientific and technical assistance for various research projects, including designing and conducting experiments, recruiting participants, and data analysis. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and demonstrate proficiency in communication and time management skills.

The ideal applicant will be entering the field with little experience and have foundational knowledge in research techniques. The role offers full-time employment in a dynamic and potentially high-stress work environment.