Candidates are being considered for a full-time Research Support Specialist position in Dr. Matthew Lerner's Social Competence and Treatment Lab in the Department of Psychology at Stony Brook University.
This position is to support a NIMH R01-funded study of an intervention to improve social functioning in children and teens with autism spectrum disorders.
For more information and to apply, please see here.This position is to support a NIMH R01-funded study of an intervention to improve social functioning in children and teens with autism spectrum disorders.
Additional details below:
Required Qualifications: (Evidenced by an attached resume)
Bachelor's degree in a related field in hand or to be obtained by July 2020. Experience in a research setting with individuals with autism spectrum disorders (work experience, internship, student, training, etc.) Ability to demonstrate professional competence in research activities. Specialized training and experience in operating equipment, carrying out test procedures, and using special methods for data collation and interpretation.
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Psychology in hand or to be obtained by July 2020. Experience with data collection with individuals with autism and/or their families. Experience with data management in a research setting, including but not limited to using tools such as REDCap. Experience with recruitment of and/or outreach to youth and families. Experience with EEG or other psychophysiological data collection. Experience working with children and/or families. Research experience.
Brief Description: Within defined test or analytical protocols, operate equipment, carry out test procedures, as well as collate and interpret data using special methods in support of a research project or program for Dr. Lerner in the Department of Psychology.
The successful incumbent will have excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, exercising strong organizational and time-management skills with an exceptional attention to detail. Essential for this role is the adeptness to work independently as well as part of a team with a collaborative approach to problem solving.Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
In support of a study examining interventions for teens with autism spectrum disorder, including effects on behavioral, electrophysiological, and peer-based outcomes:
- Running laboratory visits
- Scheduling study visits
- Coordinating contact with schools & families to include outreach & recruitment
- Conducting research visits including psychophysiology
- Assist with managing lab materials, ordering, and data
- Assist with IRB compliance, progress reports
Other duties or projects as assigned such as assist in a related study.
Special Notes:The Research Foundation of SUNY is a private educational corporation. Employment is subject to the Research Foundation policies and procedures, sponsor guidelines and the availability of funding. FLSA Nonexempt position, eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA.
