Department of Criminology- Job Postings

last update: 5/15/2008

Research Assistant, Part-time

Job Description:

HIRING IN AUGUST: We are seeking a number of research assistants for a large biopsychosocial interdisciplinary research study focused on the prediction and treatment of child/adolescent aggression. Research assistants will be trained in a number of different data collection techniques, including diagnosis (for conduct disorder, hyperactivity, depression, anxiety), psychophysiology (EEG, skin conductance, heart rate), neurocognition (executive functions, IQ), neuroendocrinology (cortisol, testosterone, alpha-amylase), environmental toxin exposure (bone lead levels), nutritional diaries, personality, and psychosocial functioning. Pay is $11 / hour. These are ideal positions for undergraduates at all levels to gain research training and experience to strengthen their future applications to graduate school in criminology, psychology, and related fields.

Qualifications and Application Procedure:

The applicant must be studying at Penn for an undergraduate degree in a discipline relevant to this study. Prior research experience is highly desirable but not essential. Prior knowledge/training in biological and clinical assessment is not a requirement – you will receive appropriate training. Must be highly reliable, conscientious, dedicated, self-motivated, and have social skills to relate well to both 11-year-old children and caretakers. Eight hours minimum work per week required. A minimum 1-year commitment is required and more years (up to 4) ideal. Send a CV / resume (listing 2 references) to Adrian Raine at araine@sas.upenn.edu.

Research Coordinator, Full-time

Job Description:

HIRING THIS SUMMER: We are seeking a full-time Research Coordinator of a large biopsychosocial interdisciplinary research study focused on the prediction and treatment of child/adolescent aggression. This staff member will coordinate the work on the project across institutions. Responsibilities include: track budget; coordinate, direct, and implement the administrative functions of the research project; work with the PI and co-PIs in coordinating the work effort on the project across the institutions; supervise research assistants; coordinate and implement all data collection activities, ensure quality control, and facilitate data analysis; maintains confidentiality; manage research integrity, compliance with research policy and procedures to ensure the project is carried out as proposed with high scientific integrity; participate in the analysis, interpretation and dissemination of project results. This is an ideal position for graduating seniors to strengthen their future applications to graduate school in criminology, psychology, or related fields.

Qualifications and Application Procedure

Applicants must have an undergraduate degree in Criminology, Psychology or related discipline. Prior research study coordination experience and higher degree desirable. Strong interpersonal skills: highly conscientious, organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and ability to maintain rapport with both staff and study participants essential. Ability to manage a complex research project at multiple sites essential. Knowledge and skills necessary to work with an interdisciplinary research team. Strong oral and written communication skills. Computer, IT-related, and statistical skills also desirable. A 2-year commitment is required and a 3 or 4 year commitment ideal. Send a CV / resume (listing at least 2 references) to Adrian Raine at araine@sas.upenn.edu

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