Jobs & Summer Internships

(Last Updated: 8/30/24)

NOTE: These opportunities are not approved for the internship requirement in the psychology major.  For more information about that requirement, please click here.

• DISCLAIMER: Listed here are a variety of unsolicited job and internship position announcements outside Marist College, which have been received by the Psychology Department.  We are providing this information for any student who may be interested in exploring these opportunities.  The Psychology Department neither vets nor endorses these experiences.

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Summer Internships

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Outside Employment Opportunities

 

Associate in Research (Acting Lab Manager): Duke University

The Mind & Culture (MAC) Lab, directed by Dr. Dorsa Amir in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at Duke University seeks a full-time Associate in Research (acting Lab Manager) beginning ideally August 2024 (flexible). The initial appointment will be for one year, with the possibility to extend for additional years based on performance and funding. 
 
The Associate in Research/Lab Manager will manage all aspects of the research program at the MACLab, which investigates cultural influence on the development of behavior, preferences, and decision-making using the tools of experimental psychology and anthropology. Importantly, the candidate should be comfortable travelling both locally and internationally to countries such as Ecuador, Kenya, and Namibia.
 
Responsibilities Include:

• Overseeing day-to-day lab operations, including participant recruitment
• Designing, running, and analyzing experiments with children and adults. As is the norm in developmental psychology, data collection with children involves regular weekend and afternoon testing dates (which will always count toward weekly hours), and driving to and from testing sites
• Coordinating, training, and proactively working with motivated undergraduate research assistants
• Maintaining IRB protocols, budgeting and expenses for internal and external grants, website updates, undergraduate award applications, lab purchases, etc.
• Assisting in planning lab events, social brown bag events, invited speakers, and trainings
• Traveling internationally to collaborate with teams, train research assistants, and collect data from participants outside of the United States

Preferred Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in psychology, anthropology, or a related discipline 
• One or more years of research experience, preferably with children
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills and the ability to work independently
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and writing skill
• Extremely efficient in email correspondence
• Familiarity with Qualtrics for survey design, and R for data analysis

This position offers substantial research experience and would be perfect for someone highly motivated to undertake graduate study (in developmental psychology or otherwise). The Associate in Research/Lab Manager will be involved with scientific presentations, manuscripts, and they will start their own projects in collaboration with Dr. Amir and her students and Postdoctoral scholars. 

Click here to apply via the Academic Jobs Online system.

This is a full time, non-exempt position, eligible for all Duke benefits. The initial appointment will be for one year, with the possibility of renewal, dependent on successful performance and funding.  Only applicants that have applied through Academic Jobs Online will be reviewed. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. If you are not able to upload your application materials or if letter writers would prefer to upload their letters directly, please complete your application and email those materials to Meghann Koffi to be uploaded manually.

Research Assistant: Penn State University

The Cognition, Affect, and Temperament Laboratory, headed by Dr. Koraly Pérez-Edgar at Penn State, is seeking a full-time Human Research Technologist to work on the longitudinal NIDA-funded HEALthy Brain and Child Development (HBCD) study.

This study focuses on pregnant people and their children in the areas of neurodevelopment, behavior, learning, environmental factors, substance exposure, and cognitive functioning.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Recruitment of participants
• Coordination of visit scheduling and consent form completion
• Collect and process data from participants
• Prepare and process materials needed for each research visit
• Attend lab meetings, team meetings, and trainings
• Serve on designated committees within the study when appropriate

Data collection will focus on behavioral assessments, electroencephalograms (EEG), biological sample collection, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of infants and young children.

This work will take advantage of the University’s broad resources, including the Child Study Center (Home-Child Study Center (psu.edu) ) and the SLEIC Center (Home, Social, Life, and Engineering Sciences Imaging Center (psu.edu) ) 

The HBCD study is a large, national research project including 27 institutions in the consortium. As such, study personnel will have cross-site virtual training opportunities with members of the consortium at various levels. The Human Research Technologist will be required to perform weekend and evening work as needed to complete the study’s goals. This is a limited-term appointment, funded for one year from date of hire with possibility for renewal. HBCD is a multi-year funded study.

The College of the Liberal Arts is supportive of flexible work arrangements when aligned with the ability to meet the needs of the unit and the essential duties of the position. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.

Benefits Include (click here for more detailed information)

• Medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans
• 75% tuition discounts (including for a spouse and dependent children up to the age of 26)
• Generous vacation and sick time
• 15 paid holidays/campus closure days

Education and Experience: This position will be filled as a Human Research Technologist – Social Sciences at the level of Professional or Intermediate Professional, depending on the final applicant’s experience and education. The Professional level requires a minimum of an Associate degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Additional education and/or experience are required for higher-level positions. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred, and professional experience working with infants and/or children is highly desirable.

The successful candidate will have good interpersonal skills and demonstrate the ability to work well with others. Applicants should have a willingness to learn and develop computer skills, such as data entry and uploading information across multiple study specific platforms.

In addition, successful candidates must either have demonstrated a commitment to building an inclusive, equitable, and diverse campus community, or describe one or more ways they would envision doing so, given the opportunity.

This position requires the following clearances: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check. 

Additional Information:

To apply, please upload a cover letter of interest, highlighting relevant skills, and a CV. Questions may be addressed to Megan Zinobile or Dr. Perez-Edgar.

Research Coordinator: The Lourie Center

The Lourie Center is seeking a Research Project Coordinator for research conducted by The Lourie Center, Adventist HealthCare, Rockville, MD.  Portions of the research are in collaboration with the Maryland Child and Family Development Lab (Dr. Jude Cassidy, P.I.) 

General information:

The Lourie Center, Adventist HealthCare, seeks to hire a Research Project Coordinator who will embrace our mission to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental, and spiritual healing.

The Lourie Center for Children's Social & Emotional Wellness is a private, non-profit agency with a mission to improve the social and emotional health of young children and their families through prevention, early intervention, education, research and training.

As a Research Project Coordinator, you will:

In collaboration with Center’s leadership, coordinate the implementation of research-integrated, trauma-informed early childhood services, such as the Circle of Security Project in Prince George’s County.

• Assure compliance with policies and procedures as mandated by contracts and various regulating bodies, including AHC’s Institutional Review Board, HIPPA/FERPA, and federal, state, and local regulations.
• Collaborate effectively with Lourie Center partners, including school systems, universities, the early childhood workforce, and children and families.
• Ensure and confirm compliance with grant requirements and reporting deadlines for fiscal and program reporting.
• Maintain ongoing recruitment and engagement of group participants.
• Prepare and provide materials for facilitators and participants.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree required; master’s degree preferred, in mental health, education, or related field
• A minimum of one year experience implementing research study required
• Fluent Spanish speaking preferred

 

Research Specialist: University of Virginia

The Early Social Development Lab at the University of Virginia’s Department of Psychology is seeking to hire a Research Specialist to assist with the management of a cross-cultural study (in U.S. and India) of the development of gratitude among preschool- and early-school-age children. The Research Specialist will be based at the Early Social Development Lab but will assist with organizing, managing, and coordinating research efforts across the two research sites.

The anticipated start date is late August 2024 but the position will remain open until filled.

Click here For complete information and to apply:

Please apply through Workday, and search for R0063764. Complete an application online with the following documents:

• CV
• Cover letter

For additional information about the position, please contact Donna Hearn, Assistant Chair.

For questions about the application process, please contact Rich Haverstrom, Faculty Search Advisor.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Bachelor's degree in related field.

• B.A. or B.S. in Psychology or Child Development is preferred. Master’s degree desirable

Experience:

• ​Experience working with children and families, using statistical software, complex research designs, coding observational data, and conducting literature searches preferred.

This position will not sponsor applicants for work visas. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff.  We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences.  We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.

 

Research Coordinator: University of Chicago

 

Job Description Summary:

This role will be based in Connecticut, with frequent travel throughout the state. The Research Coordinator will report to the Senior Project Manager – ECE State Partnership and shall provide on-the-ground coordination, implementation, and research support. The Research Coordinator will work closely with Connecticut-based infant and toddler childcare providers and TMW Center research and curriculum staff, including one or more other CT-based Research Coordinators. The Research Coordinator shall be responsible for recruiting and consenting study participants, providing regular implementation and technical support to study participants, data collection, and operational and logistical coordination of various study activities.

As a primary on-the-ground point of contacts for study participants, the Research Coordinator shall build positive relationships with childcare centers, classroom teachers, families and OEC staff to ensure strong communication and a successful research partnership with the TMW Center.

Click Here for the full description and to apply.

 

Research Assistant: Yale University

 

Responsibilities: The Research Assistant is responsible for conducting studies with preschool-aged children in a museum setting, interacting with parents and guardians, supporting research and stimuli design, assisting with data management, and educating museum visitors about developmental science. The Research Assistant will work directly with a graduate student mentor in the lab and a senior Philadelphia-based RA. The expected time commitment is three 8-hour Saturday shifts at the museum per month.

This is a great job for individuals hoping to gain hands-on experience interacting with parents and children! This experience could be of value to those interested in applying to jobs or programs in developmental psychology, clinical psychology, counseling, or medical school.

Requirements: The Research Assistant MUST be able to easily transport themselves to the Please Touch museum in Philadelphia, PA on weekends. 

Qualifications: 1) Familiarity with and interest in developmental psychology; 2) Experience working with children and families; 3) Basic proficiency with computer applications (Microsoft suite, Google suite, Dropbox); 4) Candidates should be collaborative, organized, responsible, and proactive.

Pay: $13/ hour.

To apply or learn more about the lab on our website please email graduate student Reut Shachnai a 1) resume/CV, 2) cover letter, 3) contact information for two references by September 19, 2024 for full consideration (applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis).

 

Clinical Research Assistant: Ohio State University

Job Description:

The Clinical Research Assistant 2 position will provide assistance to research projects being conducted under direct supervision of Principal Investigator (PI) Jill Heathcock and laboratory research staff in the Pediatric Assessment and Rehabilitation Laboratory; assists with general laboratory work and basic experimental techniques; organizes research data; creating graphs and reports; records and checks data and maintains laboratory records documenting behaviors; sets up, operates and maintains databases; assists in coordination and conduct of research; enrolls and recruits human subjects, assists with data collection, codes data, manipulates video files, washes or assist with the setup of toys and equipment as needed; assists with inventory and maintenance of research supplies; distributes materials and guides students; performs additional duties as assigned.

To apply click here