Mar 2, 2017

Attention Graduating Seniors: Post-Bacc Clinical Research Assistant position with Dr. Blanchard's Laboratory of Emotion and Psychopathology!!

Full-time Post-Bacc Clinical Research Assistant Position
Dr. Jack Blanchard's Laboratory of Emotion and Psychopathology
https://sites.google.com/site/leapblanchard/ 
Department of Psychology
University of Maryland
 
Description:
The Department of Psychology at the University of Maryland, College Park is currently recruiting for a full-time Clinical Research Assistant position (formal title will be “Faculty Assistant”) to start on or around June 1, 2017. This position will be part of Dr. Jack Blanchard's NIMH-funded lab focusing on social impairment in psychotic disorders. The study incorporates clinical symptom interviews, behavioral assessments and structural and functional brain imaging (fMRI). This position would provide an exceptional opportunity for students interested in eventually applying for graduate school in clinical psychology or a related area.

Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree in Psychology or related field is required. Research or clinical experience is preferred. Maturity, the ability to work collaboratively, attention to detail, and organizational skills are required. A 2-year commitment is preferred.

Responsibilities: 
This full-time (40 hours/week) position will involve the recruitment of potential research participants across clinical sites, conducting clinical interviews and administering standardized assessments, data management, and participating in other research related activities such as IRB compliance. The position will include responsibilities at research sites in College Park, Silver Spring/Bethesda, and at the School of Medicine in Baltimore (this will require reliable transportation to these sites).

How To Apply:
Applications will be reviewed starting March 15 and review will continue until the position is filled. Interested persons should send 1) a resume; 2) letter stating experience, interests, and goals; and 3) names and contact information for three individuals who can provide recommendations. Material should be e-mailed to Dr. Blanchard, jblancha@umd.edu. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. The University of Maryland actively subscribes to policies of both Affirmative Action and Equal Educational and Employment Opportunities.

Salary is competitive and the position includes full faculty/staff benefits at the University of Maryland. More information about Dr. Blanchard’s lab can be found here, https://sites.google.com/site/leapblanchard/. Additional information about the Department of Psychology at the University of Maryland can be found at,https://psyc.umd.edu/.

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