Join Our Team
Research assistants (RAs) working in Dr. Bernstein’s lab will be given the opportunity to gain experience in a variety of research settings and contexts. The main role of an RA is to run subjects through experiments. This includes obtaining informed consent, debriefing participants, and being able to properly administer the procedure. Additionally, RAs may be asked to assist in creating testing materials, piloting studies, and helping to develop new studies. There are many other small tasks involved in completing research and maintaining the lab. Often RAs are encouraged to attend guest lectures, attend and present at conferences, and make full use of the resources that the university provides. RAs also have the opportunity to become familiar with and utilize research equipment and technologies (e.g., eye-tracking, survey development platforms, and research-focused software).
What is expected of a research assistant?
Completed lower level stats and research methods.
Maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.0.
Complete TCPS-2 CORE Tutorial on research ethics.
Commit to volunteer 5-10 hours each week.
Note: Exceptions may be made based on education, experience, and skills.