• Research Assistant - Psychology

    Wayne State University (Detroit, MI)


    Research Assistant - Psychology

     

    Wayne State University is searching for an experiencedResearch Assistant - Psychologyat its Detroit campus location.

     

    Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

    Essential functions (job duties):

    Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, provide scientific and technical assistance to complete laboratory based, clinical or population science research.

     

    May assist in writing research protocols and in manuscript preparation.

     

    Design and perform research protocols independently or as directed through training in more difficult or specialized procedures to meet the needs of the research protocol.

     

    Perform experiments, recruit participants for studies by developing surveys and interviewing candidates.

     

    Participate in implementing research objectives, ensuring compliance with all legal, regulatory and protocol guidelines.

     

    Assist staff with experiments/research protocols as required.

     

    Communicate with principal investigator and Postdoctoral scholars/fellows on the status of research.

     

    Collect and log laboratory results, clinical outcomes and/or survey data. Evaluate and perform data analysis using graphs, charts or tables to highlight the key points of the research results collected in accordance with the research protocols as stipulated. Proofread and edit research data and documents to ensure accuracy.

     

    Assist principal investigator with writing methods and summarizing/organizing data to be used in preparing and presenting presentations for professional, scientific and academic conferences and submittal to academic and scholarly peer-reviewed journals.

     

    Maintain the laboratory work areas including routine maintenance on laboratory equipment as required. Order and organize required research supplies and records. Maintain cleanliness and organization of work station.

     

    Perform other related duties as assigned.

    Unique duties:

    Assist faculty member who conducts clinical research projects in the WSU Department of Psychology. Duties/responsibilities include: contacting and interviewing patients and research volunteers, obtaining informed consent, compensating volunteers, administering questionnaires and computerized performance tasks, conducting clinical interviews, ordering equipment and supplies, data entry and management, extracting clinical information from paper and electronic medical records, and other tasks as assigned.

    Qualifications:

    Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study (e.g. psychology, biology, public health), preferred.

     

    Experience performing basic research techniques or interacting with human subjects, preferred.

     

    Ability to work independently. Ability to analyze, summarize and interpret research findings and data in reports and spreadsheets and communicate results. Knowledge of scientific integrity principles. Excellent time management and organization skills. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to work with others in a collaborative environment. Microsoft office software skills.

    Preferred qualifications:

    Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, or related field. Experience performing basic research techniques or interacting with human subjects, preferred.

    School/College/Division:

    H12 - College of Liberal Arts & Science

    Primary department:

    H1224 - Psychology

    Employment type:

    + Regular Employee

    + Job type: Full Time

    + Job category: Research

    Funding/salary information:

    + Compensation type: Annual Salary

    + Salary minimum: TBD

    + Salary hire maximum: TBD

    Working conditions:

    Typical work environment may include a laboratory and/ or office environment. May require working non-standard business hours including evenings and weekends. May be required to travel to scientific conferences.

    Job openings:

    + Number of openings: 1

    Background check requirements:

    University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.

     

    The university welcomes applications from persons with disabilities and veterans. Wayne State is an equal opportunity employer.