Research Assistant I

Skills; Master's degree,  Statistical software

Benefits

• Commuter assistance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

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Job Summary

The Laboratory for Youth Mental Health (Principal Investigator: Professor John Weisz, Ph.D., ABPP) in the Department of Psychology at Harvard University seeks to hire a full-time Research Assistant (RA). The RA will primarily assist with a randomized clinical trial of a modular mental health intervention called FIRST, designed for treatment of depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and conduct problems in children and adolescents. Opportunities to play a role in additional ongoing projects-including the development and maintenance of a large-scale meta-analysis database of youth psychotherapy research, and the implementation of effectiveness trials of digital mental health interventions-may also be available.

Position Description

Responsibilities may include participant recruitment and consenting, survey administration with participating youths and caregivers, preparation of documents for clinicians based on assessment results, data entry and management, responding to IRB and university administration requests, literature searches, assistance in preparation of grants and manuscripts, qualitative and quantitative coding (e.g., of academic articles for meta-analyses), and other research support activities.

Basic Qualifications

College background or equivalent experience in psychology or a related field, plus at least 1 year volunteer, part-time, or full-time experience working directly with children or adolescents.

Additional Qualifications and Skills

Bachelor's or master's degree in psychology or a related field, plus at least 1 year volunteer, part-time, or full-time experience working directly with children or adolescents preferred. Strong academic qualifications, previous clinical psychology research experience, and an interest in applying for a graduate degree in psychology are all highly preferred. Strong technical skills, including expertise in Qualtrics, Excel, and statistical software (e.g., SPSS; R) are also preferred. Excellent interpersonal skills, communication, writing, and organizational skills, as well as meticulous attention to detail are required, to meet the needs of the research.

Additional Information

This is a grant-funded, one-year term position. Applicants should be able to commit to one year, with the option of additional years contingent on mutual consent and continued funding. The position is full-time and includes some evening and weekend work. More information about the research team and ongoing projects can be found at https://weiszlab.fas.harvard.edu/.

Interested applicants should submit a resume or CV, cover letter, and names and contact information for three (3) references. Additional application materials (e.g., letters of recommendation, GPAs, SAT/ACT scores) may be requested during the interview phase.

All formal offers will be made by FAS Human Resources.

Work Format Details

This position is based primarily on-campus, in Massachusetts. This may include in-person during emergency situations (if applicable). Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. Certain visa types may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.

Benefits

We invite you to visit Harvard's Total Rewards website (https://hr.harvard.edu/totalrewards) to learn more about our outstanding benefits package, which may include:

• Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
• Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
• Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
• Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
• Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
• Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
• Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
• Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.

Job Function

Research

Department Office Location

USA - MA - Cambridge

Job Code

403108 Research Assistant I Lab

Work Format

On-Site

Sub-Unit

Social Sciences

Salary Grade

052

Department

Psychology

Union

55 - Hvd Union Cler & Tech Workers

Time Status

Full-time

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