[JOB OPP] Fwd: RA Position Opening for Computer Science or Psychology majors

Date: Wed, 7 Apr 2010 12:56:31 -0400
From: Jeff Knerr 
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Subject: [JOB OPP] Fwd: RA Position Opening for Computer Science or Psychology majors
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 Subject: RA Position Opening for Computer Science or Psychology majors
 From: Brianna Goodale 

 My name is Brianna Goodale  and I am a Research Assistant at Judge Baker
 Children's Center.  Our lab is currently in the process of hiring new
 Research Assistants to begin this summer.  We would very much appreciate
 it if you could pass this advertisement along to all of the
 psychology/Computer Science majors (or other related majors).  

 Thank you,

 Brianna Goodale
 Research Assistant
 Judge Baker Children's Center
 Harvard Medical School
 53 Parker Hill Ave.
 Boston, MA 02120 

 RESEARCH ASSISTANT- Judge Baker Children's Center, Harvard Medical School

Currently seeking a full-time research assistant to play an active role in dataset management and analyses on major psychological studies. Primary projects will be (a) a multi-site clinic-based effectiveness trial of CBT for youth depression, anxiety, and conduct problems, and (b) an extensive meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials for treatments of children and adolescents.  The position will be based at Judge Baker Children's Center, Harvard Medical School, with Dr. John Weisz and colleagues.  Specific responsibilities may include: managing relational databases housed in Access, building queries and writing syntax in Access and statistical programs (e.g., SAS, SPSS), basic data analysis, and data entry.  In addition to supervision on specific tasks, research assistants receive broader training in conducting psychological treatment research.  Opportunities also exist for presenting research at conferences.

 A successful applicant will have  (a) a B.A. or B.S. in computer science,
 or significant experience in computer science or a related field, (b) an
 interest in psychological research, (c) proficiency in Microsoft Access,
 SPSS, or similar programs, (d) strong organizational skills and
 exceptional attention to detail, and (e) superior academic qualifications
 (i.e., GPA >= 3.5, SAT cumulative scores >= 1850).

 Full-time positions begin June 2010 (start date negotiable).

 Applicants should send (1) a resume (including overall GPA), (2) a cover
 letter detailing relevant experiences, interests, and goals, (3) 2 letters
 of recommendation, and (4) GRE scores (if applicable) to Jessica Alfano
 via email: jalfano@jbcc.harvard.edu. Applications will be accepted until
 May 15, 2010.

 For detailed information about the above projects, please visit the
 following websites: http://www.jbcc.harvard.edu/ and
 http://www.childsteps.org/.
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