Michigan State University
Location
East Lansing, MI | United States
Job description
The MSU Autism Lab in the Department of Psychology at Michigan State University directed by Brooke Ingersoll, PhD, is seeking a full-time research assistant I. The MSU Autism Lab is focused on the development, evaluation, and implementation of community-viable interventions for children with ASD and their families.
Job duties include, but are not limited to:
The MSU Autism Lab is a supportive and collaborative environment. This position is ideal for a candidate looking to gain additional research experience in clinical psychology before applying to graduate school.
Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in the specific field of psychology, social work, or other related science fields; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in standard laboratory procedures and safety requirements and performing analytical and research techniques in an area related to research being performed; experience with SPSS; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Fluency in Spanish. Demonstrated interest in intervention research and experience working with children, especially children with autism. Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, including the ability to manage undergraduate research assistants and coordinate with off-site collaborators. Experience with web design, database management, and video editing are preferred.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Cover letter and resume
8am-5pm Monday through Friday with occasional evenings/weekends
This is an off-dated position funded for one year from date of hire, with possible extension contingent upon funding renewal.
About Michigan State University
Spartans work every day to advance the common good in uncommon ways.Together, we tackle some of the world?s toughest problems to find solutions that make life better?from alternative energy to better food safety to breakthrough medical and environmental applications achieved through rare isotope research.We teach. We explore and we discover. We collaborate and lead. We innovate, inspire, and empower. We achieve our potential and create circumstances that help our students and others achieve theirs.We're good at it, and we've been at it for more than 150 years.The nation?s pioneer land-grant university, MSU began as a bold experiment that democratized higher education and helped bring science and innovation into everyday life. The revolutionary concept became a model for the nation.Today, MSU is one of the top research universities in the world?on one of the biggest, greenest campuses in the nation. Home to nationally ranked and recognized academic, residential college, and service-learning programs, we?re a diverse community of dedicated students and scholars, athletes and artists, scientists and leaders.In ways both practical and profound, we work to create a stronger, more sustainable, and more hopeful future for all.
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