Careers @ MSU

Position Summary(Basic Job Function)

This is a temporary or an on-call position. Provides professional support. Responsibilities may include general business, science, medical, agricultural or other professional support functions. Term: Temps can work two (2) nine (9) month terms with a week break in service in between and at the end of the second term terminate for three (3) months or switch to an on-call. On-Call allowed to work 1039 hours in any twelve (12) month period.

The Clinical Neuroscience Lab at Michigan State University (https://cnl.psy.msu.edu/) is seeking to hire a part-time Research Assistant for a funded project investigating visual perception in people with schizophrenia and those at risk.

Unit Position Summary

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in many aspects of the study including collecting, organizing and scoring eye tracking, visual psychophysics, survey, cognitive, and interview data. In addition, there will be the opportunity to participate in a mental health outreach initiative (https://mhrc.psy.msu.edu). There will be ample opportunity to learn novel methods in vision science and clinical science; accordingly, this position should be viewed as a stepping stone toward gaining entry into graduate programs in Clinical Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, or Neuroscience or medical school. The ideal candidate should be highly motivated, contentious, capable of working independently, and have good interpersonal skills. Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in psychology or a related field (i.e. neuroscience) and previous experience working or volunteering in a research lab. Previous experience using REDCap, SPSS, and/or Qualtrics are desired, but not necessary.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Work Hours

Working hours will typically be between 9-5; however, there will be occasional evening and weekend hours required for data collection.

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.