Undergraduate Research Assistant

Apply for Job Job ID371309 LocationTwin Cities Job FamilyStu Academic Full/Part TimePart-Time Regular/TemporaryRegular Job Code2221 Employee Class Add to Favorite Jobs Email this Job About the Job Title: Undergrad Research Assistant Expected Number of hours per week: 5-7 Work Location: Hybrid (Remote and on-site at MIDB located off the main Twin Cities campus) Job Overview Research assistants are needed to help with completing coding of video measures collected as a part of intervention trials, and tracking the development and progress in intervention of young children with autism spectrum disorder. The research assistants would learn about the administration and scoring of cutting-edge social-communication measures for young children and be directly supervised by a licensed clinical psychologist in the Autism and Neurodevelopment Clinic at the University of Minnesota housed within the Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain (MIDB). Job Responsibilities Coding (80%) Watch and rate parent-child play interactions for behaviors related to autism spectrum disorder using an established rating scheme. Administrative (20%) Maintaining proper handling of parent/child recordings. Entering coded data to database. Saving and securing data as needed. Qualifications All required qualifications must be documented on application materials. Required Qualifications Pursuing a degree or have a background (through coursework or direct experience) in psychology or related fields. Availability to be on-site at MIDB. Attention to detail. Preferred Qualifications Experience working with children and/or individuals with disabilities. About the Department The Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain (MIDB) is dedicated to fostering the healthy brain function of children across the lifespan with the mission to set and maintain a healthy trajectory for all children toward positive life outcomes through early neurobehavioral and mental health assessment, innovative targeted interventions, informed policy-making, compassionate child-advocacy, and community education. The MIDB's mission of basic and clinical research in the field of neurobehavioral development is supported by its Neuroimaging core, which fosters collaborations within departments at the University of Minnesota and across institutions to build teams with the highest possible degree of expertise. Pay and Benefits Pay Range: $20/hour; depending on education/qualifications/experience Please visit the Office of Student Health Benefits website for more information regarding benefit eligibility. Student workers are eligible to participate in the Student Health Benefit Plan, if they maintain 6 or more eligible course credits within a given semester. The same applies for Undergraduate Students, Graduate Assistants, Residents, Fellows and Interns. How To Apply Student positions are a form of financial support while pursuing an education at the University of Minnesota. Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a resume. Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your

Created: 2025-12-05