Research Assistant - Term

Vanderbilt University • Nashville, TN

19h

About The Position

This full-time research assistant position is part of the Mood, Emotion, and Development Lab housed in the Department of Psychology and Human Development at Peabody College at Vanderbilt University and is responsible for coordinating and collecting data for studies of neural and physiological predictors of depression and related symptoms in youth and families. Primary responsibilities will include recruiting and scheduling research participants and leading data collection, including electroencephalogram (EEG) and clinical assessments. The research assistant will report to the lab manager and lab director. The ideal start date for this position is May 18, 2026. About the Work Unit : Key Functions and Expected Performance: Lead EEG study sessions with research participants, including children, adolescents, and adults Administer clinical assessments Recruit and schedule research participants Train students in study procedures and lab expectations Check data for accuracy and completeness Monitor and document payments made to research participants Maintain organization of lab spaces and lab servers Supervisory Relationships : This position does not have supervisory responsibility; this position reports administratively and functionally to the Lab Manager and Lab Director. Education and Certifications: A bachelor’s degree in psychology, neuroscience, cognitive studies, child studies, or a related field is required. Experience and Skills : Previous research experience working with human subjects is required . Experience working with children and families is required . Experience recruiting and scheduling participants is preferred . Proficiency in Microsoft Office is necessary . Experience training others is preferred . Experience with EEG methods is preferred . Experience administering clinical assessments is preferred . Experience with and detailed knowledge of REDCap is preferred.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in psychology, neuroscience, cognitive studies, child studies, or a related field is required
• Previous research experience working with human subjects is required
• Experience working with children and families is required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is necessary

Nice To Haves

• Experience recruiting and scheduling participants is preferred
• Experience training others is preferred
• Experience with EEG methods is preferred
• Experience administering clinical assessments is preferred
• Experience with and detailed knowledge of REDCap is preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead EEG study sessions with research participants, including children, adolescents, and adults
• Administer clinical assessments
• Recruit and schedule research participants
• Train students in study procedures and lab expectations
• Check data for accuracy and completeness
• Monitor and document payments made to research participants
• Maintain organization of lab spaces and lab servers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees