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

University of Virginia-posted 6 days ago

Part-time • Intern

Hybrid • Charlottesville, VA

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The Division of Perceptual Studies (DOPS) at UVA’s School of Medicine (SOM) is seeking a n under 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 the ir lives . This is a part-time federal work-study position (10-20 hours/week), in-person role located in the Division’s downtown Charlottesville office . The Research Assistant will provide critical support for this established body of work, with responsibilities including:

Participat ing in necessary training to become familiar with research on near-death experiences and current research protocols
Assist ing in qualitative coding of narratives
Assisting in creating online surveys
Pass ing the UVA I nstitutional Review B oard for the Social and Behavioral Sciences CITI training in research ethics

Successful candidates should understand and be able to apply basic research principles and concepts.
They should also possess strong analytical and/or research skills, as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills are a plus.
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 and Adobe
Current UVA student (Federal Work Study Eligible)
Current University of Virginia student who has been awarded a federal work-study grant for the current academic year.

Experience using data software such as SPSS or SAS, as well as survey platform Qualtrics.
Coursework in psychology, sociology, neuroscience or related field is preferred.
Experience using data software such as SPSS or SAS, as well as survey platform Qualtrics

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