at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Opening Id: 50042
Department: MED-Psych & Behavioral Science
Salary/Grade: NEX/9
Job Summary:
Dr. Stewart Shankman is seeking a research study assistant for his new lab at Northwestern University to assist on a newly-funded NIMH R01 study. Research in the lab examines the basic mechanisms and risk factors underlying mood and anxiety disorders, and aims to contribute to more effective prevention and treatment interventions. Specifically, we conduct multi-method research investigating behavioral, physiological, neural, and genetic aspects of reward and threat processing in individuals with mental illness. The Research Assistant will have the opportunity to gain experience in experimental design, recruitment, data collection and analysis. Opportunities for co-authoring studies will also be available. The position will also provide the opportunity to learn about psychophysiological and psychopathological theory and research more broadly. Successful applicants will have experience in psychological (or related area) research and quantitative data analysis and have strong organizational and writing skills.
Specific Responsibilities:
Technical
- Recruits study participants.
- Reviews & obtains informed consent.
- Schedules study visits with participants.
- Scores test results.
- Collects survey data.
- Facilitates communication with key personnel & participants to maintain project study flow.
- Conducts formal assessments with participants, including diagnostic interviews and neuropsychological testing
- Conducts experiments which will involve collecting electrophysiological and neuroimaging data, running experimental tasks and data acquisition software, and session setup and cleanup
Administration
