PT Research Assistant - HA6544

A part-time Research Assistant position is available at Pace University’s Pleasantville Campus in Westchester. We seek an organized, motivated, and detail-oriented individual to help with research activities related to a four-year, National Institutes of Health-funded study on the economic, social, and mental health impacts of COVID-19.

The part-time Research Assistant position will work directly with Principal Investigator Anthony Mancini and other lab members. The research assistant will be responsible for background research, data management, and basic data analysis. The role also offers an opportunity to help with writing up manuscripts, submitting conference posters/presentations, and participating in ongoing research projects in the lab.

This position is ideal for individuals with a research interest in psychology and some experience in data analysis (SPSS,R, JASP). It is an excellent opportunity for those looking to develop research experience for doctoral studies in psychology.

Position Duties

• Assist with data management and basic analysis.
• Background research.
• Contribute to ongoing research projects in the lab.
• Performs other such duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Work Hours

Exact hours to be determined with supervisor; generally, 10 hours per week.

• Psychology major/BA in psychology.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Familiarity with SPSS required.

About the Institution

Ranked in the top 9% of private US colleges that provide the best return on tuition investment, Pace University transforms the lives of its diverse students—academically, professionally, and socioeconomically. Currently, the University enrolls more than 13,000 students in more than 150 bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs. Pace University is at the forefront of creating opportunity. Through the convergence of strong academics, experiential learning, and dedicated advising, Pace University empowers its students and positively impacts its communities.

Benefits Offered

Pace University provides a competitive benefit program designed to offer the following:

• Medical, vision and dental insurance for preventive care or diagnostic and surgical procedures as well as an incentivized medical plan waiver option for those who choose not to participate (FT Employees).
• Income protection in the event an employee is not actively at work, due to illness (FT Employees).
• 403B investment opportunity to save toward financial security in retirement (PT and FT Employees).
• Programs and services that assist in balancing work and personal life (PT and FT Employees).
• Educational opportunities for the employee and eligible members of their family to pursue a degree at Pace or another higher education institution (PT and FT Employees).
• Opportunity for faculty and staff to participate in Pace’s award-winning health and wellness program, Pace Yourself to Wellness, which is designed to inspire employees to engage in healthy habits while optimizing health care resources (PT and FT Employees).
• Discount purchase plans for everything from entertainment, shopping and travel (PT and FT Employees).

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