PI: Dr. Adrian Raine, Departments of Criminology, Psychiatry, and Psychology
Job Description
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
Studying at Penn for an undergraduate degree in a discipline relevant to this study. Prior research experience 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 Liana Soyfer at lsoyfer@sas.upenn.edu.
