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Hourly Research Assistants

Campus, IL

$10.92 - $25.20/hr

... Research Assistant (Work Study) Career Progression Track S00 Track Level S3 - Skilled, S2 - Intermediate, S1 - Entry Level Support FLSA Code Nonexempt Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Type Non ...

University of Utah

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Campus, IL · On-site

$14/hr

... Research Assistant (Work-Study) Career Progression Track S00 Track Level S3 - Skilled, S2 - Intermediate, S1 - Entry Level Support FLSA Code Nonexempt Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes Type Non ...

University of Utah

Hourly Research Assistants

Campus, IL · On-site

$14/hr

... Research Assistant (Work-Study) Career Progression Track S00 Track Level S3 - Skilled, S2 - Intermediate, S1 - Entry Level Support FLSA Code Nonexempt Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes Type Non ...

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Research Assistant - PysD - S. Mcintyre [Work Study]

Keene, NH • On-site

Antioch University
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Full-time

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description

* Applicants must be enrolled students at Antioch University living in the United States*
Start Date: 8/31/2026
End Date: 06/30/2027
Number of Positions: 1
Hours per Week: 5-10 hours per week
Weekends Required: No
Evenings Required: No
Supervisor: Shannon McIntyre
Alternate Supervisor: Becca Stackpole
This position allows for remote work Yes/No: Yes
Percentage of time that could be remote (0-100%): Mostly remote
Method to assess remote work: Email and meetings, with deliverables
Job Description
  • The Research Assistant will provide comprehensive academic and methodological support for an ongoing clinical research project examining advanced frameworks of relational trauma.
  • Specifically, the project investigates the cognitive, behavioral, and affect-regulation mechanics of Acute Attachment Activation (AAA) and Post-Traumatic Attachment Activation (PTAA) following severe, non-death-related relationship ruptures.
  • The RA will assist the PI in expanding a provisional theoretical model into a comprehensive empirical framework, preparing literature databases, and organizing qualitative methodologies.
  • Literature Synthesis & Database Management: Conduct systematic literature reviews across psycho-dynamic theory, adult attachment frameworks (focusing on Mikulincer, Shaver, Blatt, and Benjamin), and the DSM-5-TR definitions of trauma and stressor-related disorders. Maintain a clean, annotated reference library.
  • Methodological Support: Assist in drafting Institutional Review Board (IRB) proposals for future qualitative studies utilizing Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) or Grounded Theory methodologies.
  • Data Preparation & Coding: Organize and prepare de-identified clinical text, case studies, or qualitative interview transcripts for thematic coding. Potentially utilize qualitative data analysis software to track patterns of hyper-activating and deactivating strategies.

Qualifications
  • Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a graduate program in Clinical Psychology (PsyD/PhD), Counseling, or a closely related behavioral science field.
  • Advanced undergraduate students with exceptional academic records may be considered.
  • Strong foundational knowledge of contemporary attachment theory, object relations, and trauma-informed clinical frameworks.
  • Demonstrated experience conducting systematic literature searches using databases such as PsycINFO, PubMed, and Google Scholar.
  • Meticulous attention to detail, strong written communication skills, and an ironclad commitment to professional ethics, confidentiality, and institutional compliance.
  • Preferred Qualifications:
    • Familiarity with qualitative research methodologies, particularly Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA).
    • Experience with referencing software (Zotero) and qualitative analysis platforms.

Does this position meet the definition of Community Service? No
How to Apply: Email
Email: [email protected]
Position Type: Work Study
Department: PsyD
To apply for this job email your details to smcintyre@antioch.edu

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