PEARL (Prevention and Early Adversity Research Lab)
Fall 2019
Undergraduate Research Assistant (URA)
Full Position Description
Description:
The PEARL (Prevention and Early Adversity Research Lab) is seeking an undergraduate research assistant (URA). This position is ideal for a young professional wanting to work with children and families and/or seeking to attend graduate school at a later point. The URA position is related to a contracted research project with an early care and education center in Washington, DC serving young children ages 0-5. URAs will develop relationships with parents and school personnel to build rapport and conduct good-quality research. URAs may be responsible for conducting child assessments including measures of language, cognition, and school readiness, as well as parent interviews. Additional duties include entering data, reviewing relevant literature, and helping with the organization of the project.
● Half page (double-spaced) letter of interest describing the applicant’s related experiences, interest in the position, and future career aspirations.
● Names and contact information for 1-2 references (references can come from work or volunteer experience or academic advisors or instructors).
● An unofficial transcript for any undergraduate work completed.
Undergraduate Research Assistant (URA)
Full Position Description
Description:
The PEARL (Prevention and Early Adversity Research Lab) is seeking an undergraduate research assistant (URA). This position is ideal for a young professional wanting to work with children and families and/or seeking to attend graduate school at a later point. The URA position is related to a contracted research project with an early care and education center in Washington, DC serving young children ages 0-5. URAs will develop relationships with parents and school personnel to build rapport and conduct good-quality research. URAs may be responsible for conducting child assessments including measures of language, cognition, and school readiness, as well as parent interviews. Additional duties include entering data, reviewing relevant literature, and helping with the organization of the project.
How To Apply:
Please send the following in one pdf file Tanya Tavassolie (ttavasso@umd.edu)
● Resume or Curriculum Vita (CV). ● Half page (double-spaced) letter of interest describing the applicant’s related experiences, interest in the position, and future career aspirations.
● Names and contact information for 1-2 references (references can come from work or volunteer experience or academic advisors or instructors).
● An unofficial transcript for any undergraduate work completed.
