The Affirm Lab (PI: Maggi Price, PhD) at the Boston College School of Social Work is looking for graduate and undergraduate Research Assistants (RAs). Our research focuses on improving support for youth with stigmatized identities (e.g., transgender youth, youth of Color). Our current studies (described on our research page) focus on supporting transgender youth: Improving Methods of Providing Affirming Care to Transgender Students (IMPACTS) and Gender-Affirming Psychotherapy Study (GAPS).
RA responsibilities include:
Requirements:
Applicants must be available for a minimum of 12 hours/week during the academic year. Ideal applicants are interested in greater commitment to the lab in the subsequent academic year (we will prioritize students who can work long-term, through Spring 2023 or later). Prior research experience is preferred but not required.
Note: BCSSW students may work at the Affirm Lab for their field placement; please indicate in your application if you are interested in this possibility.
Compensation:
This is an unpaid position; however, pending strong performance, it will become a paid position after 1-2 semesters. Course credit may be available for BC students in some programs.
Application Instructions:
RA responsibilities include:
- Conducting phone screens
- Administering informed consents
- Assisting with focus groups
- Most work is in-person on campus and flexible in timing/scheduling.
- Long-term RAs often have opportunities for co-authorship on papers and/or presentations.
Requirements:
Applicants must be available for a minimum of 12 hours/week during the academic year. Ideal applicants are interested in greater commitment to the lab in the subsequent academic year (we will prioritize students who can work long-term, through Spring 2023 or later). Prior research experience is preferred but not required.
Note: BCSSW students may work at the Affirm Lab for their field placement; please indicate in your application if you are interested in this possibility.
Compensation:
This is an unpaid position; however, pending strong performance, it will become a paid position after 1-2 semesters. Course credit may be available for BC students in some programs.
Application Instructions:
- CV or resume highlighting any research experience you may have
- Cover letter describing (1) your qualifications, (2) why you are interested in the position, and (3) your long-term professional interests.
- Writing sample (e.g., course paper, published manuscript)
- Letters of reference (if available) or contact information for letters of reference
- Unofficial transcript
- Please send all application materials to AffirmLabBC@gmail.com
We are accepting applications from prospective undergraduate and graduate-student research assistants on a rolling basis!
More questions? Email us at AffirmLabBC@gmail.com
More questions? Email us at AffirmLabBC@gmail.com