Brandeis University is delighted to announce a career opportunity as a Research Assistant in the Lifespan Development Lab in the Department of Psychology. Brandeis offers a generous and competitive benefits package including paid time off, health, dental and vision as well as a retirement plan match plus tuition benefits. We offer an opportunity to work with a dedicated and fun team at our beautiful campus in Waltham, MA with free parking and other perks.

The Research Assistant (RA) will coordinate and work on multiple studies focused on cognition, personality, and health in adult development and aging.

Responsibilities will include:

• Coordinates data collection and analysis for research projects on cognition, personality, physical activity, and aging under the direction of the principal investigator- 20% time

• Responsible for multiple tasks associated with data processing, cognitive test scoring, and preparing data files for public dissemination- 15% of time

• Conduct data analysis of longitudinal data sets on cognition, health, and personality and writeup results 20% of time

• Implements multiple tasks associated with literature search and management of references and updating websites-10% of time

• Performs preparation of test materials and research protocols and assists with preparation of human subjects protocols- 10% of time

• Supervises and trains student RA's and sets work schedule of other lab members- 15% of time

• Performs the ordering of lab supplies and tracking lab needs, organizing lab meetings, and payment of student RA's - 10% of time 

The position is for two years with the possibility of an extension.

Qualifications include:

• B.A. or a M.A. degree strongly preferred, preferably in Psychology, Public Health, or a related field with excellent communication and computer skills.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are necessary.

• Experience in a behavioral science lab environment and knowledge of research methods and statistics are required.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are necessary. Experience in a behavioral science lab environment and knowledge of research methods and statistics are required.

• The job responsibilities require knowledge of PC and Mac computers, MS Word, Excel, and Powerpoint.

• Familiarity with statistical software packages such as SPSS, Stata, or R to conduct data analysis.

• Access to a car is desirable for data collection and travel to meetings with collaborators.

About Brandeis University

As a medium-sized private research university with global reach, we are dedicated to first-rate undergraduate education while making groundbreaking discoveries. Four major academic units with 3,600 undergraduates and 2,050 graduate students comprise the University: the College of Arts and Sciences, the Heller School for Social Policy and Management, the International Business School, and the Rabb School of Continuing Studies. In 1985, Brandeis was elected to membership in the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU), which represents the 62 leading research universities in the United States and Canada. Brandeis has been ranked among the top 35 national universities by U.S. News & World Report every year since the rankings’ inception. Our 235-acre campus is located in the suburbs of Boston, a global hub for higher education and innovation. Our faculty are leaders in their fields, as passionate about teaching and mentorship as they are about pushing the boundaries of knowledge. Our students are motivated, compassionate, curious and open to exploring new and challenging experiences. Brandeis was founded in 1948 as a nonsectarian university under the sponsorship of th...e American Jewish community to embody its highest ethical and cultural values and to express its gratitude to the United States through the traditional Jewish commitment to education. By being a nonsectarian university that welcomes students, teachers and staff of every nationality, religion and orientation, Brandeis renews the American heritage of cultural diversity, equal access to opportunity and freedom of expression.

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