The Fundamentals of the Adolescent Brain (FAB) Lab<fablab.yale.edu/> (PI: Dr. BJ Casey) at Yale University is seeking a full-time Research Assistant, starting Summer 2021. One major study in the lab is the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study<abcdstudy.org/>, a national longitudinal study following brain development and health outcomes in over 11,000 children through adolescence into young adulthood.
The Research Assistant’s primary responsibilities include participant retention and scheduling, data collection (behavioral, biospecimen, MRI neuroimaging, mobile tech), database management, and other administrative lab duties.
The ideal candidate will hold a B.A./B.S. in a related field such as psychology, neuroscience, or computer science and have experience working with human participants, especially children and adolescents. Additional highly desired qualifications include ability with programming (e.g., Python, R) and/or Spanish proficiency. Applicants who can provide a two-year commitment are strongly preferred.
Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. The FAB Lab values<fablab.yale.edu/page/our-values> diversity among its students, staff, and faculty and strongly welcomes applications from women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.
If interested or have questions, please contact <> and include your CV/resume and a cover letter. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis starting in mid-March of 2021.
Open Now – March 28, 2021
