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14 people are interested
Research Assistant in the Stanford Psychophysiology Lab
ORGANIZATION: Stanford University Psychology Department
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14 people are interested
Project Description: A growing body of research shows that emotions influence academic performance, that emotions can be regulated, and that when emotions are effectively regulated, performance improves. This project focuses on reducing test anxiety through cognitive reappraisal tactics.
Duties: RAs will assist with developing experiment materials, subject recruitment, data collection, and other research duties (as interested). Minimal commitment is 10 hours/week.
Qualifications of Applicant: Ideal candidates are reliable, highly motivated, detail-oriented and able to work independently. Previous research experience, programming skills, and statistical knowledge are preferable but not a prerequisite. Great opportunity for someone who is interested in going to graduate school.
Compensation:Course-credit or volunteer
How to apply: Please send your CV, an explanation of your research interests, and your weekly availability and desired start date, along with any questions, to Jamie Taxer at jtaxer@stanford.edu.
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About Stanford University Psychology Department
Location:
450 Serra mall, Jordan Hall (building 420), Stanford, CA 94305, US
Mission Statement
Its nature, that of a university with such seminaries of learning as shall make it of the highest grade, including mechanical institutes, museums, galleries of art, laboratories, and conservatories, together with all things necessary for the study of agriculture in all its branches, and for mechanical training, and the studies and exercises directed to the cultivation and enlargement of the mind; Its object, to qualify its students for personal success, and direct usefulness in life; And its purposes, to promote the public welfare by exercising an influence in behalf of humanity and civilization, teaching the blessings of liberty regulated by law, and inculcating love and reverence for the great principles of government as derived from the inalienable rights of man to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
Description
Among the first departments established at Stanford University, the Department of Psychology has a long-standing tradition of ground-breaking theoretical research that also has powerful impact in the real world. The department is ranked as one of the top psychology programs in the nation and has been a leading psychology department among American universities for decades. This extraordinary achievement was honored by the Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C. in 2003.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
650 Serra blvd.450 Serra mallStanfordStanford, CA 94305
DATE POSTED
October 2, 2018
SKILLS
- Organization
- Research
- People Skills
- Psychology
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Critical Thinking
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- at least 10 hours per week