Posted on Jan. 11, 2023
Position Information
Job Description
Our lab works to find ways to improve access to and effectiveness of mental healthcare for youths and families. Our lab is currently recruiting research assistants (RAs) to help conduct several systematic reviews and meta-analyses of existing research on various topics (e.g., brief interventions for justice-involved youths; impact on children when their parents get needed mental health care; impact of the Handle with Care model on youths; short-term predictors of suicide for youths and adults).
Depending on interests and availability, RAs may also have opportunities to get involved with other ongoing lab projects to (1) develop and test a therapy process measure to be used in dissemination and implementation of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for children with anxiety, trauma history, depression and/or behavior problems, (2) provide training to therapists in research supported therapies, (3) see how we can help support therapists who are trying to improve their practice and their client’s outcomes.
Requirements
For positions within our research group, we consider undergraduate RAs who are at least sophomore standing, with a GPA at least 3.5, and interested in clinical child psychology. We require students to commit to working a minimum of 8hrs per week for 2 semesters to make sure students get a good experience. (Summer counts as a semester for any RAs interested in working over the summer, but RAs are not required to work during the summer.) All lab work can be completed remotely, but lab space and computers are available for RAs who prefer to work on campus.
Other Comments
Students may (optionally) enroll in research course credit (2950 or 4950). Work-study positions are also available for students with work-study funding.
Application Process
Contact Dr. Kristin Hawley (hawleyk@missouri.edu) to request an application.