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New York University Research/Lab Manager (Part-Time) in New York, New York
The Homeplace Research Collective (Homeplace) is looking for an enthusiastic, in-person, part-time lab manager with excellent organizational skills and background in applied psychology to assist in overseeing a variety of projects in Homeplace. The research assistant will work with the principal investigator, Dr. Lauren Mims, on a variety of projects (https://sites.google.com/nyu.edu/the-homeplace/research). This primarily includes the Black Youth Mental Health Initiative (BYMHI), which adopts a whole child policy approach to support the mental health of Black youth in Richmond, Virginia.
All work in the lab is focused on community-engaged, child-centered Black child development research. The position will include some evening and weekend work to allow data collection programming with children and the community. The position requires a commitment until May 2024. This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding.
This would be an excellent position for recent college graduates interested in gaining research training and mentoring before pursuing graduate studies in psychology, or a related field. This position is expected to be a 20 hour/week commitment.
Position Responsibilities:
Be actively involved in all aspects of the research process
Setting up equipment, recruiting, and scheduling participants
Collecting data with children, caregivers, community members, and educators
Training and supervising undergraduate research assistants
Submitting and renewing IRB protocols
Assisting with data analysis and research finding dissemination via manuscripts, conference presentations, research briefs, and/or social media posts
Assisting with planning and running of student and community workshops
Other duties as assigned
In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the hourly base range for this position is $27-$30/hour. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the specific grant funding and the terms of the research grant when extending an offer.
Per NYU's remote-work policy, this position is expected to be fully in-person.
Bachelor's in psychology or education (or related fields)
Experience in conducting and analyzing qualitative research in psychology is desired
Individuals with backgrounds in applied psychology and/or related fields with a strong desire to do applied research are encouraged to apply
To Apply:
The position will begin November 1. To apply, please send a cover letter describing how your experience and qualifications meet the requirements of this position addressed to Dr. Mims, a current CV or resume, and a list of phone numbers and email addresses of three references via Interfolio.
About IHDSC
The Institute of Human Development and Social Change (IHDSC) is a large, interdisciplinary research center at NYU's Steinhardt School that aims to break new ground through support of rigorous research and training across social, behavioral, educational, policy, and health sciences. IHDSC cultivates intellectual community and research-practice-policy partnerships focused on race and inequality, education and child development, health and wellbing, and legal system involvment. IHDSC brings together over 90 faculty and hundreds of students and staff with the goals of knowledge creation (research), knowledge transmission (education), and knowledge utilization (policy and practice). IHDSC hosts a range of initiatives aimed at catalyzing new programs of multidisciplinary research, linking people across divides to solve social problems, building intellectual community, and disseminating research evidence to policymakers, practitioners, and general audiences.
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