What we're looking for

The EMBARK Lab is seeking an undergraduate research assistant to specialize in study recruitment/logistics and running study visits.

Responsibilities

Overseeing enrollment and retention of participants through studies
Take charge of study outreach and recruitment, identifying recruitment sources, connecting and maintaining relationships with community partners, and organizing community-based events
Act as a liaison with collaborators and track goals and progress for each study
Work closely with research staff to run study visits

Can offer at least one academic year commitment and 10 hours per week
Would like to pursue a career in psychology, counseling, or a similar field.
Are familiar with participant recruitment within the community and in clinical settings
Can attend study visits (visits take place at 4PM on Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri at 6001 Research Park Blvd)
Can attend training to learn how to facilitate Body Advocacy Movement intervention (12-16 hours across the span of a weekend once a semester)

The EMBARK Lab studies eating and exercise behaviors, with a focus on understanding distinctions between adaptive and maladaptive eating and exercise