Research Assistant - Department of Psychology, Georgetown University College of Arts & Sciences

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.

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Job Overview

The Georgetown University College of Arts & Sciences experience is marked by intellectual vitality, a global outlook, and dedication to service. In the Jesuit tradition of cura personalis, the Georgetown University College of Arts & Sciences strives to provide its students with a multifaceted liberal arts education—an education of the whole person.

The Community Research Group studies how community contexts, including the legal system, affect youth and families. Current research projects investigate 1) judicial decision making in civil protection orders cases, 2) procedural justice in remote immigration hearings, 3) experiences of first-generation students in higher education; and 4) well-being in community and professional settings. The research assistant is responsible for various tasks that ensure the daily functioning of the lab and facilitate the implementation of the lab’s research. The research assistant is responsible for managing participant recruitment as well as collecting, processing, and analyzing data.

Work Interactions

The Community Research Group at Georgetown University, directed by Dr. Jennifer Woolard, is hiring a research assistant. This assistant will report directly to Dr. Woolard and interact with undergraduate research assistants, graduate students, volunteer research assistants, and community partners/participants. The research assistant will be located in White Gravenor building but will spend time in the D.C. metropolitan area at various courts, organizations, and community locations.

Requirements and Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or other related field

• 1-2 years research experience in a psychology lab setting

• Previous experience collecting and/or managing data collection

• Research interest in community psychology, psychology and law, and/or developmental psychology on legal systems, adolescent development, and access to justice.

• Excellent organizational and communication skills and ability to work independently

• Previous experience with IRB protocols

• Previous experience in data cleaning, management, and analysis

• Proficiency with statistical software (e.g., SPSS, R)

• Strong writing skills

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as On-Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University.  Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

Pay Range:

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:

$18.28 - $27.33

Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.

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