• Executive functioning and intervention development across the lifespan
• Intervention implementation in school settings
• Understanding and supporting transition to adulthood for autistic teens
• Cognitive phenotypes and gender and assigned sex differences
• Gender diverse and Intersex youth development
• Addressing disparities in access to care
Responsibilities:
Research assistants work collaboratively. Our multidisciplinary faculty members, including Lauren Kenworthy, John Strang, and Cara Pugliese, work closely with research assistants to provide supervision on individual projects and mentorship for career goals.Responsibilities include clinical assessment, interviews, participant recruitment, data collection and management, and IRB protocol management. Depending on the project, and personal professional goals, research assistants will gain experience working with youth, administering psychological measurements, preparing grants and developing manuscripts, managing and analyzing data, and engaging in community based randomized treatment trials.
Qualifications/Requirements:
A Bachelor of Science/Arts is required. A strong background in psychology, biology, and/or health sciences is preferred. Prior experience with research, statistics, and children is strongly recommended. Previous experiences with autism, gender diversity, and/or developmental conditions is highly desirable. These positions provide valuable clinical and research experience and publication opportunities for candidates interested in pursuing degrees in psychology or medicine. Applicants for positions will need their own car as our research occurs at multiple locations that are not easily accessible with public transportation. However, staff members are able to work from home part-time, dependent on the project(s) within the research assistant’s portfolio.
How To Apply:
Applications are being accepted for a winter 2023/2024 start date. We require at least a one-year commitment. Salary is competitive. Children’s National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. How to Apply: Applications are due ASAP and qualified applicants will be invited for virtual interviews (onsite visits can be arranged by request). We have an online portal for submitting your documents or you can email them.
Access the Application and Online Portal: https://cri-datacap.org/surveys/?s=AN93KXH4FFDRDNK8 Materials to be uploaded to the portal by the applicant: • Cover letter addressing interests, goals, and perceived match to this position • Curriculum Vitae • Contact information for three references
