Research Associate for Binder grant

Mount Holyoke College

23d • $23 • Onsite

About The Position

The Binder Cognition Lab seeks a Research Associate to work on an NIH R15–funded project examining literacy profiles of adults with low literacy skills. The position involves close collaboration with the Principal Investigator and plays a key role in project administration, community coordination, and supervision of undergraduate research assistants. This role is ideal for recent graduates planning to pursue graduate study in cognitive or developmental psychology or related fields.

Requirements

• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to supervise and provide feedback to undergraduate students

Nice To Haves

• Interest in graduate study in cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, or a related field
• Interest in grant writing, assessment, data analysis, and research dissemination

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and confidential participant records, consent forms, and databases
• Administer screening measures to adult participants
• Coordinate data collection and scheduling at community partner sites
• Communicate professionally with community partners
• Assist with grant budgets, reports, and applications
• Train, supervise, and mentor undergraduate research assistants
• Ensure adherence to research protocols and ethical standards
• Support data analysis and research dissemination (posters and manuscripts)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees