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Hiring a Full-Time Clinical Research Assistant!

We are looking for a highly motivated student to come join our team in mid-May to early June. This opportunity is an especially good match for someone who is:

1. Looking to pursue a PhD in Clinical Psychology
2. Passionate about psychotherapy research
3. Interested in community-based research

Our research assistant helps us organize and execute an NIMH- and foundation-funded research program focused on developing and evaluating the effectiveness of interventions for mental health disorders. This position is hybrid (i.e., blends in-office and remote work). 

We aim to provide our assistants with a broad range of responsibilities to expose them to all steps of the research process in preparation for the pursuit of a PhD. Duties include preparing study materials, coordinating study-related IRB paperwork, conducting data analyses, assisting with manuscript preparation, coordinating and conducting assessments, and more!

Some unique opportunities with this position include:

• Coordinating multiple grant-funded protocols
• Contributing to multiple research teams through various partnerships
• Supervising undergraduate students
• Independent work environment
• Attending and presenting at conferences
• Exposure to clinical populations
• Contributing to grant applications
• Presentations and publications

Qualifications for this position include:

• Undergraduate psychology degree (you must be holding a BA or BS in psychology or a related field by the time you start)
• Interest in pursuing graduate education in clinical psychology
• Ability to work independently, be detail oriented, and communicate efficiently
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
• Knowledge of SPSS

Interested?

Please promptly send a cover letter and CV/resume to Rachel Chiu at rachel.chiu@pennmedicine.upenn.edu. Title these materials "[LastName]_[FirstName]_[CL/CV]." Be sure to highlight any of your previous research experiences, statistical expertise, and future goals/research interests. We will be taking applications until mid-April and will begin interviewing applicants in mid-March. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate remote/volunteer assistantships or provide visa sponsorship for international applicants at this time. All updates to this position will be posted on this page. 

3/12/2025: We have sent out interview invitations for the first round of initial applicant interviews. We will be conducting a second round of initial applicant interviews (i.e., applicants who were not interviewed during the first round) in April. We are still taking applications and will continue to review them. Please email rachel.chiu@pennmedicine.upenn.edu if you would no longer like your application to be considered. 

3/31/2025: We have sent out all follow-up interview invitations for the first round of initial applicant interviews. We will be conducting a second round of initial applicant interviews (i.e., applicants who were not interviewed during the first round) in April. We are still taking applications and will continue to review them. Please email rachel.chiu@pennmedicine.upenn.edu if you would no longer like your application to be considered. 

4/14/2025: We are no longer accepting new applications. We will be conducting a second round of initial applicant interviews soon. Please email rachel.chiu@pennmedicine.upenn.edu if you would no longer like your application to be considered. 

4/28/2025: We have proceeded with the hires for the position. However, we may have more research assistant positions open later this year. Please email rachel.chiu@pennmedicine.upenn.edu if you would no longer like your application to be considered should a position open up later this year.