Full-Time Research Assistant Positions

RESEARCH ASSISTANT, PSYCHOLOGY

Are you looking to gain psychological research experience? There are two openings for full-time research assistants in the lab of Dr. Benjamin Ladd at Washington State University (WSU) Vancouver available. Primary role will be as a coder on a project examining mechanisms of change during motivational interviewing and interventions informed by behavioral economics for reducing risky alcohol use (R01 AA027209-01A1). Additionally, there are opportunities to gain a range of research skills based on your career interests/goals (e.g., data management and analysis, conducting literature reviews, scientific writing and publishing, working as part of a team). These opportunities are designed to help you gain the experience you need to pursue careers in psychology and related fields. Individuals who previously served in these roles have successfully entered doctoral-level studies in psychology-related fields.

Required Qualifications: Positions require a minimum of two years of college level course work in a relevant academic area AND one year of appropriate experience OR equivalent education/experience. For more information and to apply, please go to the official job posting at https://wsu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WSU_Jobs/job/Vancouver-WA/Research-Study-Assistants--Vancouver-Campus_R-6405. Applications will be reviewed starting July 19^th on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

As part of the WSU system, WSU Vancouver offers big-school resources in a small-school environment, serving over 3000 undergraduate and graduate students. Located in the heart of the Pacific Northwest in Vancouver, WA 10 miles north of Portland, OR, Vancouver offers a reasonable cost of living, a relatively mild climate, and easy access to a wide range of cultural and recreational activities.