Research Associate II – Scharnetzki Lab - MaineHealth Institute for Research

MaineHealth•Scarborough, ME

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Scharnetzki Research Laboratory at the MaineHealth Institute for Research conducts social psychological health research focused on how social and psychological experiences shape physical, mental, and behavioral health, particularly in contexts involving social evaluation, identity, and interpersonal interactions. Under the general supervision of Principal Investigator Elizabeth Scharnetzki, the Research Associate II conducts defined research projects and has overall responsibility for their inception, implementation, and reporting of results in a peer-reviewed forum. The role also includes following project-defined training expectations, collaborating and communicating with internal and external colleagues, and assisting the PI with administrative duties, including compliance protocols and annual reviews. This is a hybrid role based at the Scarborough, Maine research facility.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
Six years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree, or four years with a master’s degree.
Demonstrated competency in all essential functions of Research Associate I – Non-Bench.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct defined research projects, taking overall responsibility for inception, implementation, and reporting results in a peer-reviewed forum.
Follow training expectations as defined by projects.
Collaborate and communicate with internal and external colleagues to work effectively.
Assist the Principal Investigator with administrative duties, including compliance protocols and annual reviews.