Research Assistant Position @ Vanderbilt's Stress and Early Adversity Lab, Nashville, TN

The Vanderbilt SEA Lab is seeking a full-time Research Assistant to join our interdisciplinary team studying brain development, caregiving, and interventions to improve child and family functioning. Ideal start in May/June 2025.

Responsibilities:

• Lead study visits and data collection with pregnant individuals in studies involving neuroimaging, EEG, and mental health/stress assessments, biospecimen collection
• Ensure completion of study questionnaires and procedures, including follow up reminders for participants
• Support community engagement activities related to research studies
• Assist with recruitment and screening of participants
• Assist with scheduling for research studies
• Monitor participant communication ensuring a timely response
• Assist with human resources functions of the lab, including recruitment of new staff, and recruitment, onboarding, and supervision of research assistants
• Assist with day-to-day oversight of the laboratory space, infrastructure, and supplies/equipment, including purchasing and payments
• Assist with project meeting scheduling and upkeep of lab website
• Plan and oversee training of undergraduate and masters-level research assistants, as needed
• Perform general administrative duties to maintain the workings of the laboratory

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant academic area is required
• At least 1 year of experience working within a research lab (either as a student or staff member) preferred
• Must be organized, detail oriented, and able to function well independently
• Experience working with research participants is required, work with pregnant individuals is preferred
• Experience recruiting and scheduling participants for research study visits preferred
• Ability to work outside of normal business hours, including nights and weekends, to accommodate the participants we work with
• Experience developing study protocols and process documentation is preferred
• Experience with lab management and research administration is preferred
• Expected to have a strong work ethic, high integrity, and excellent interpersonal skills

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