Research Assistant, Psychology Lab – AUD Studies (On‑Campus)

Carnegie-Mellon-University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement benefits

Tuition benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Carnegie Mellon University’s Dietrich College seeks a Research Assistant to support investigations into alcohol consumption and AUD development. The role is on-campus in Pittsburgh with a flexible schedule to accommodate participant timing, including evenings and weekends.

The position emphasizes hands-on data collection, coding, analysis, and collaboration within a busy psychology lab. The ideal candidate will have a psychology background, relevant research experience, strong organizational

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field required.
• 1-3 years of research experience and knowledge of experimental methods in psychology required.
• A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and schedule research participants
• Run community participants through sensitive research procedures (including alcohol administration protocols and structured clinical interviews to diagnose AUD; training will be provided)
• Prepare materials for research studies
• Perform video and audio recording assessments, program ecological momentary assessment surveys and monitor incoming data
• Train undergraduate research assistants
• Code video data using reliable and valid coding systems (training provided)
• Input data, analyze data, track participants for follow-up sessions, attend lab meetings
• Maintain lab rooms/supplies/equipment, and prepare manuscripts
• Helping with other lab studies and lab-related tasks will also be required

Skills

1-3 years of research experience

Knowledge of experimental methods in心理

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field

Job description

Carnegie Mellon University’s Dietrich College seeks a Research Assistant to support investigations into alcohol consumption and AUD development. The role is on-campus in Pittsburgh with a flexible schedule to accommodate participant timing, including evenings and weekends.

The position emphasizes hands-on data collection, coding, analysis, and collaboration within a busy psychology lab. The ideal candidate will have a psychology background, relevant research experience, strong organizational