Research Assistant (part-time) - SHER Lab - Dietrich College Department of Psychology

Carnegie Mellon University is a private, global research university that challenges the curious and hardworking to deliver work that matters. Our extraordinary institution has distinctive areas of excellence and a culture marked by ambition and a deep, practical engagement with challenges facing society. We continue to produce talented alumni and draw faculty and staff eager to be a part of the university's creative, dedicated and close-knit community. We place emphasis on practical problem solving, interdisciplinary learning, a transformative spirit, and collaboration.

From creative writing to statistics and data science, behavioral economics to social and political history, Dietrich College is home to 11 humanities and social sciences departments, programs and institutes. Our world-class faculty and students work across subject areas to investigate and solve real-world problems.

The Stigma, Health Equity, and Resilience (SHER) Lab (PI: Michael Trujillo) has an opening for a part-time research assistant position (up to 30 hours per week on occasion) to begin late Fall/early Winter of this academic year (2025-2026). Initial appointment will be for 1 year, with additional years' contingent upon performance and availability of funding.

The SHER Lab uses experimental paradigms, intensive longitudinal designs, and psychophysiology to examine the underlying mechanisms that link stigma and health as well as big data to identify the factors that promote health equity for stigmatized populations, especially as they related to sexual, gender, and racial/ethnic identity. The research assistant will work closely with the lab manager to help coordinate participant recruitment, data collection, and work with student research assistants on a number of projects at the intersection of stigma and health.

• Assist with human behavioral experiments and leading recruitment efforts for studies
• Engage in all aspects of data collection, including: recruitment and screening of participants, obtaining participant consent, subject assignment, outlining experimental protocol, and administration of questionnaires
• Work with undergraduate research assistants in a variety of lab related tasks including the screening and recruiting of participants, data entry, and study protocol
• Oversee organization and maintenance of lab equipment
• Support lab manager with administrative tasks, as needed

Flexibility, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within the Dietrich College. Consideration, collaboration, and cultural sensitivity are valued competencies at Carnegie Mellon. Therefore, we are in search of a team member who is able to effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

• B.A. or B.S. degree in psychology or a related field is highly preferred
• Interest in social or health psychology
• A passion for working with understudied and stigmatized communities
• Experience with collecting psychophysiology (e.g., impedance cardiography) in a laboratory setting and/or via wearable devices
• Prior research experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• A combination of education and proven experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.

• Successful Background Check Investigation

Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits.

Benefits eligible employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous retirement savings program with employer contributions. Unlock your potential with tuition benefits, take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays, and rest easy with life and accidental death and disability insurance.

Additional perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs, fitness center access, and much more!

For a comprehensive overview of the benefits available, explore our Benefits page.

At Carnegie Mellon, we value the whole package when extending offers of employment. Beyond credentials, we evaluate the role and responsibilities, your valuable work experience, and the knowledge gained through education and training. We appreciate your unique skills and the perspective you bring. Your journey with us is about more than just a job; it's about finding the perfect fit for your professional growth and personal aspirations.

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