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Research Assistant

Argyle, TX

$18.25 - $25.25/hr

... consciousness; all with an eye towards serving our community and developing a culture of respect ... BPS Technology is looking for a Research Assistant to complete the growing needs our of Development ...

... consciousness to the job. The successful candidate will: * Operate LIME instrumentation ... assist with expanding LIME's clientele. Application Instructions Interested candidates should ...

R&D Technician

Mountain View, CA · On-site

$40 - $50/hr

Repair/Troubleshoot defective product * Assist engineering in building and testing prototypes ... Demonstrates safety consciousness and strives to address safety or process concerns when they arise ...

Repair/Troubleshoot defective product * Assist engineering in building and testing prototypes ... Demonstrates safety consciousness and strives to address safety or process concerns when they arise ...

R&D Technician

Mountain View, CA · On-site

$40 - $50/hr

Repair/Troubleshoot defective product * Assist engineering in building and testing prototypes ... Demonstrates safety consciousness and strives to address safety or process concerns when they arise ...

Assistant Designer

Beverly Hills, CA · On-site

$70K - $72K/yr

That's the real meaning of studio-to-street: taking the consciousness from practice on the mat and ... Ideation - deep dive research online and in-person market research * Sketch - create and update ...

We maintain high standards of research-based training and are committed to extensive professional ... By inspiring curiosity and encouraging critical consciousness within our students, our students can ...

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What are some typical responsibilities and collaborative tasks for an Assistant in Consciousness Research?

As an Assistant in Consciousness Research, you will typically support principal investigators and senior researchers by conducting literature reviews, managing data collection (often through experiments or surveys), and helping with the analysis of complex datasets. The role often involves close collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, including neuroscientists, psychologists, and sometimes data scientists. You may also assist in preparing research materials, organizing lab meetings, and contributing to the writing or editing of academic publications. This position offers valuable exposure to cutting-edge research and can be an excellent stepping stone for advancing to more independent research roles.

What is an Assistant Consciousness Researcher?

An Assistant Consciousness Researcher is a professional who supports scientific studies into the nature, mechanisms, and functions of consciousness. They typically assist in designing experiments, collecting and analyzing data, and reviewing relevant literature under the supervision of senior researchers. Their work contributes to advancing our understanding of how consciousness arises, its neural correlates, and its implications for psychology, neuroscience, and philosophy. The role often involves collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and may require specialized training in cognitive science or neuroscience.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Assistant in Consciousness Research, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Assistant in Consciousness Research, a strong background in neuroscience, psychology, or cognitive science, often supported by at least a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, is essential. Familiarity with research methodologies, data analysis software (such as SPSS or MATLAB), and ethical research practices is typically required. Excellent organization, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help facilitate collaboration and accurate data collection. These competencies are crucial for supporting high-quality research and ensuring the integrity and advancement of scientific understanding in consciousness studies.

What is the difference between Assistant Consciousness Research vs Research Assistant?

AspectAssistant Consciousness ResearchResearch Assistant
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Psychology, Neuroscience, or related fieldsBachelor's degree often sufficient, sometimes pursuing graduate studies
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, academic institutions, neuroscience or psychology departmentsUniversities, research centers, labs across various disciplines
Employer & Industry UsagePrimarily in neuroscience, psychology, cognitive science research projectsBroadly used across academic, government, and private research sectors
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding roles in consciousness studies, research support tasksGeneral research support, data collection, literature review

Assistant Consciousness Research roles focus specifically on supporting studies related to consciousness, often requiring specialized knowledge in neuroscience or psychology. Research Assistants have a broader scope, assisting in various research projects across disciplines. Both roles typically require similar educational backgrounds but differ in specialization and research focus.

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Psychiatric Therapist (Center for Psychedelic & Consciousness Research)

Psychiatric Therapist (Center for Psychedelic & Consciousness Research)

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD • On-site

Full-time

Posted 13 days ago


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7.5

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Job description

The Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research is seeking to hire a Casual Psychiatric Therapist to provide protocolized experimental psychological support to research participants on an individual basis in the context of an approved research protocol. Under supervision of Clinical Supervisor, Principal Investigator, and staff physician, the Psychiatric Therapist will also evaluate research participants to ensure that they meet study inclusion/exclusion criteria and provide administrative support and clinical supervision of lower-level staff. This is a casual position, averaging up to 12-15 hours a week as needed.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
  • Function as clinical facilitator (independently or as primary clinician in a two-person clinical team) to support study participants through clinical research protocols. When working in a two-person team, this may involve supervision of lower-level staff.
  • Provide individual or group counseling to study participants. This may include structured psychotherapy such as brief motivational interviewing, as well as less structured or supportive psychotherapy.
  • Administer clinical assessments including structured clinical interviews (e.g., SCID-5), and other clinician-rated psychometric assessments (GRID-HAMD, C-SSRS, etc.).
  • Monitor, guide, evaluate, and rate various activities of study participants throughout study visits.
  • Assess clinical condition of study participants during sessions and communicate information to CPCR medical staff as needed to address emergent medical and psychological issues.
  • Interact with faculty and staff on research teams, in clinical programs, and with educational outreach initiatives to strategize about their communication needs.
  • Demonstrate effective risk assessment and crisis management.
  • Refer participants to outside resources or agencies when appropriate.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain planning for caseload.
  • Practice acceptable ethical and behavioral standards of conduct, and promote and ensure good clinical practices, ensuring adherence to clinical and experimental research protocols.
  • Provide operational support, including scheduling subject visits, confirming availability of necessary facilities, preparation of session room and equipment, compiling necessary forms, providing professional explanations of such matters as orientation procedures, payment procedures, collecting and entering physiological and behavioral data into database, and/or assisting with data management.
  • Serve as back-up for research protocols (other than primary assignment) as needed.
  • Be available by phone the evenings after select study visits in case of urgent participant concerns.
  • Assist with community outreach and recruitment efforts.
  • Assist in developing, maintaining training and educational materials as needed.
  • Participate in peer, group or individual supervision with other clinical staff.

Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Ability to work and provide psychotherapy in a clinical setting with research participants who have a variety of mental health conditions.
  • Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills to interact effectively within and outside the department.
  • Ability to interact effectively with individuals at all levels and from diverse cultures.
  • Proficient in computer programs such as Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
  • Enthusiasm and willingness to learn about the work of the department as well to acquire new technical skills as needed.
  • Excellent organizational skills to work effectively in an environment that requires balancing multiple assignments.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Master's Degree from a program accredited by the Council on Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or closely related field required.
  • Two (2) years of related experience.
  • Maryland State independent licensure as a professional counselor, social worker or psychologist.
  • Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications
Classified Title: Psychiatric Therapist
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MC
Starting Salary Range: $24.61 - $43.12 HRLY (58,500 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Casual / On Call
Schedule: Varies
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Johns Hopkins Bayview
Department name: PSYCHIATRY CPCR
Personnel area: School of Medicine

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