Psychology Research Assistant - Lab Lead & Co-Authorship

Brandeis University; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Brandeis University in Waltham, MA invites applications for a Research Assistant in Psychology (Snyder lab). The position supports the PI in cognition and mental health research in young adults, handles day-to-day lab operations, and guides student researchers through protocols.

The role includes administering cognitive assessments, recording physiological data, conducting clinical interviews, preparing IRB materials, and assisting with grants and publications with potential co-authorship.

Qualifications

• AS/equivalent required; Bachelor's degree strongly preferred.
• At least one year of prior research with human participants.
• Excellent oral and written communication, organization and attention to detail.
• Strong computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets and statistical software.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day lab operations, prepare protocols, maintain IRB compliance, schedule participants, manage data and coordinate lab members.
• Run participants through research protocols including cognitive assessments and physiological data collection; conduct clinical interviews.
• Supervise student researchers, provide training, and monitor performance; communicate with PI about activities.
• Assist with grants, conference presentations and publications with potential co-authorship.

Education

AS/equivalent

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Statistical software

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Job description

Brandeis University in Waltham, MA invites applications for a Research Assistant in Psychology (Snyder lab). The position supports the PI in cognition and mental health research in young adults, handles day-to-day lab operations, and guides student researchers through protocols.

The role includes administering cognitive assessments, recording physiological data, conducting clinical interviews, preparing IRB materials, and assisting with grants and publications with potential co-authorship.