Child Language and Developmental Psychiatry


Postdoctorate Graduate Undergraduate Other	Undergraduate Research Assistants / Summer Interns Description: Position on a research project supported by a 5-year National Institute of Mental Health research grant. Research assistants conduct child and family evaluations; score, enter and analyze data; and assist in various tasks part of the project's daily operations. Research assistants work closely with research coordinator. Evaluations include testing (extensive child language assessment in both Spanish and English; cognitive and achievement testing), diagnostic psychiatric interviews, and administration of questionnaires/surveys (for emotional/behavioral problems, and sociodemographic, acculturation, immigration and other risk factors and variables). Training will be provided. This position is ideal for someone who is highly motivated and an independent worker; strongly interested in research and is looking for experience in developmental language and psychological/psychiatric research. Requirements: Enrolled in program for or obtained degree in: psychology, speech pathology, child development, child language acquisition or related field. One-year commitment minimum. Minimum 16 hours per week, (or full time for minimum 3 months) Schedule is negotiable. Excellent computer skills. Preferred but not required: Experience with test administration (psychological, language), or in psychiatric, developmental and/or language research. Experience with statistical analysis software Spanish/English bilingual, native Spanish speaker preferred. To apply, please send: Letter of interest, resume, 3 letters of recommendation and a copy of your transcripts via email attachment to childlanguage@jbcc.harvard.edu For inquiries: 617 278 4155 or via email to childimmigration@jbcc.harvard.edu The Judge Baker Children's Center is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We place a strong emphasis on the values of equality, diversity, and compassion.