Undergraduate Research Assistant - Biobehavioral Health

Bordenstein Lab

University Park, Pennsylvania, US
Hybrid
Deliver intervention sessions via zoom
Recruit and coordinate participants
Collect and manage data
This Research Support position assists with the implementation of a behavioral intervention study aiming to increase optimism in midlife adults

Job Summary

  • This Research Support position assists with the implementation of a behavioral intervention study aiming to increase optimism in midlife adults.
  • The role involves delivering intervention sessions via Zoom, recruiting and coordinating participants, collecting and managing data, and supporting day-to-day research activities under the supervision of the Principal Investigator and research staff.
  • The undergraduate research assistant will support a pilot study housed in the Biobehavioral Health Department at Penn State University.

Matching Summary

This Research Support position assists with the implementation of a behavioral intervention study aiming to increase optimism in midlife adults.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Deliver intervention sessions via Zoom
  • Recruit and coordinate participants
  • Collect and manage data
  • Enter, clean, and organize data
  • Monitor intervention fidelity
  • Attend weekly team meetings

Nice-to-have

  • Interest in behavioral medicine
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Virtual/Zoom-based communication
  • Attention to detail

Key Requirements

  • Current Penn State student or employee
  • Availability for consistent daily Zoom blocks
  • Willingness to meet on occasional weekends

Work Rights

Not specified

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