DOPS Graduate Research Assistant NDE – Federal Work Study - Remote optional/possible (Student Wage)

University of Virginia • Charlottesville, VA

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About The Position

The Division of Perceptual Studies (DOPS) at UVA’s School of Medicine (SOM) is seeking a graduate Federal Work-Study student to assist Dr. Marieta Pehlivanova with a research project about the characteristics and impacts of near-death experiences. These are subjective experiences that some individuals have when they are close to death or in a medical crisis and they can profoundly transform their lives. This is a part-time work-study position (10-20 hours/week), in-person role located in the Division’s downtown Charlottesville office.

Requirements

• Current UVA graduate student (Federal Work Study Eligible)
• Academic experience in the sciences and/or experience with scientific research
• Knowledge of research methods and design in the (experimental) psychological and/or social sciences preferred
• Interest in research about the nature of consciousness
• Rigorous attention to detail
• Experience using basic software programs such as: Microsoft Office, Adobe, and data software such as SPSS or SAS, as well as survey platform Qualtrics

Nice To Haves

• Strong analytical and/or research skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Participating in necessary training to become familiar with research on near-death experiences and current research protocols
• Assisting in maintaining SPSS database
• Assisting in qualitative coding of narratives
• Assisting in creating online surveys
• Passing the UVA Institutional Review Board for the Social and Behavioral Sciences CITI training in research ethics
• Assisting in basic data analysis (optional)

Benefits

• Health care
• Time off
• Retirement
• Comprehensive list of benefits and services to help staff and faculty meet their personal and family needs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Master's degree