Research Assistant I

• Act as Lab Operations Manager for the Critical Adoption Studies Research Lab (CASRL)
• Manage project timelines,
• Coordinate the lab’s team of student volunteers.
• Conduct literature reviews and gather relevant research articles.
• Assist in the preparation of manuscripts and presentations.
• Attend research/administrative meetings and take notes.
• Assist in the organization of research materials and data.
• Complete clerical updates to Canvas
• Assist with various course tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Be a current PAU student
• CES doctoral applicant or MA in CMHC student
• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, counseling, or a related field
• Be detail-oriented; Have strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Proficient with APA formatting
• Proficient with Qualtrics/Google surveys
• Comfort with Excel/Google sheets
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Knowledge of research methods and data analysis software is preferred
• Familiarity with counseling-related research preferred
• Experience with IRB protocols and procedures preferred

PAU is committed to providing an educational environment that supports a diverse, equitable and inclusive population.

In your cover letter, please include information on how your background and experience has prepared you to be in an environment that holds equity and inclusion core to its mission and values.

The University is an equal opportunity employer and is firmly committed to non-discrimination in its hiring and other employment practices and in the application of its personnel policies. In compliance with all applicable federal and state laws, except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists, employment decisions will be made irrespective of the staff member’s race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, age (except for minors), sex, marital status, citizenship status, military service status, sexual orientation, medical condition (cancer- related or genetic condition), disability and/or any another status protected by law. When necessary, the University will reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities, if the individual is otherwise qualified to safely perform all essential functions of the position and if it will be done without undue hardship to the University.