Interested in Research? Volunteer!
The Richards Lab is seeking volunteer Research Assistants to support research studies on sleep and PTSD. This is an unpaid volunteer position and an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on research experience for those planning to apply to graduate school or pursue a career in medicine or the health sciences.
As a Volunteer Research Assistant in the Richards Lab you will be responsible for assisting with the day-to-day operations of research projects on PTSD and sleep.
Core Responsibilities
- Recruitment activities, including preparing and sending recruitment mailings
- Telephone screenings with potential participants to assess eligibility
- Data collection, entry, and cleaning
- Tracking participants across the study timeline
As experience and time commitment allow:
- Guiding and supporting participants through study visits
- Administering electrophysiology procedures (EEG, EMG, ECG)
- Administering cognitive testing
- Literature reviews, table and figure construction, and collection of relevant documents
- General office and administrative support
Requirements:
- Currently pursuing or planning to pursue a BA/BS in psychology, pre-med, or a related field
- Availability for some evening or weekend hours, as required by sleep-related research
- Minimum commitment of 8 hours per week
- A one-year commitment, beginning with an onboarding period of approximately two months for VA badging, background check, and required trainings
- Able to report in person to the San Francisco VA Medical Center
Preferred qualifications:
- Familiarity with diagnostic and therapeutic issues related to PTSD and/or sleep disorders
- Prior research experience
- Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills
- Experience in clinical settings
If you are interested in applying for this position, please email a cover letter and resume to the following email address with the subject heading “PTSD Volunteer Research Assistant”: