Research Asssistantships with the Center for Understanding Biology using Imaging Technology

Stony Brook        ·       Full time

Research Assistantships

CUBIT is now accepting applications for undergraduates research assistants for end of Fall 2022 & Winter Intersession. This opportunity would begin as a volunteer RA position, with the option to stay on with our lab for Spring 2023 and enroll in PSY 273 for up to 2 credits.

Read on to learn more about the research assistant opportunity, and how to submit your application for consideration.

Research Assistant Duties:

• Assist the study coordinator(s) with day-to-day items:
  • Scanning paperwork
  • Creating screening binders
  • Organizing subject files
  • Helping with regulatory documents
• Assist the study coordinator(s) with study specific tasks:
  • Data collection and entry
  • Creating spreadsheets and charts
  • Recruitment (i.e., creating/distributing flyers,
• Additional projects may be offered for motivated RA’s:
  • Conducting phone screenings with potential subjects
  • Running study visits/scan dates

Lab Requirements:

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Extremely detailed-oriented, reliable, and self-motivated individuals.
• Strong interest in psychology, biology, and/or neuroscience.
• Must be comfortable interacting with patients with psychiatric and neurological conditions.
• Minimum Commitment: 6-9 hours per week for at least 2 semesters (1 year)
• Be available to attend weekly lab meetings (~30minutes) with other RA’s
• Minimum GPA: 3.00

While we accept Post-Baccalaureate Research Assistants- they are offered on a limited basis and a clear commitment to the lab and goals must be established prior.

If interested- please email our lab manager (Maria Amella; Maria.Amella@StonyBrookMedicine.edu) with a recent copy of your resume/CV along with answers to the following questions.

• Why are interested in applying to CUBIT over other research labs?
• Are you a current/former student at SBU? If so, what year did/do you plan to graduate?
• What are you plans post-graduation? Do you plan on applying to medical, PhD, or other graduate programs?
• Would you be volunteering for course-credit? How many credits/hours are you willing to commit?
• Would you be able to make at least 1-year commitment to the lab?

Prior to any lab activities, you must be trained in the protection of human subjects, as outlined here.

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