Research Assistant

The Cognition, Emotion, and Life Experiences Lab (part of the Psychosocial Research Program) at Butler Hospital is seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic candidates for a full-time research assistant (RA) position to work on projects led by Principal Investigators Michael Armey, PhD, Chris Hughes, PhD, Heather Schatten, PhD, and Gemma Wallace, PhD. This role involves working on studies focused on predicting and intervening on suicidal thoughts and behaviors in daily life and during high-risk time periods. Current grant-funded studies involve behavioral and physiological assessments, smartphone and wearable device technology (e.g., biosensors, smartwatches), and technology-based treatment development and implementation for suicide in psychiatric hospital settings. This position would be a good fit for individuals wishing to pursue graduate or medical school in the future. We are considering applicants who can start immediately through July 2026.

Butler Hospital is a Brown University-affiliated psychiatric hospital located in Providence, RI. Butler Hospital is one of the earliest psychiatric facilities established in the United States. The Psychosocial Research Program is one of several active research groups at Butler Hospital. Dr. Ivan Miller is the director, and the program is comprised of academic psychologists, post-doctoral fellows, research assistants, master's-level interventionists, and project coordinators. Research in this group is currently funded by numerous NIH and other grants, and primarily centers on suicide prevention, post-hospital transitions, technology-assisted assessment and intervention, mood and psychotic disorders, and comorbid conditions (substance use disorders and physical health problems) conducted in a variety of clinical settings.

Job Description: Main duties include overseeing participant recruitment, scheduling, and compensation; conducting clinical assessments with research participants; maintaining participant records and datafiles; developing research study materials, manuals, and databases; maintaining Internal Review Board (IRB) documents and approval; restocking research supplies; and maintaining a professional and collegial work environment with colleagues, supervisors, hospital staff members, and study participants.

Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field required. Experience with clinical or behavioral health research and/or working with psychiatric populations is desirable. The position requires good organizational skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Experience using R, RStudio, SPSS, and REDCap is a plus.

Hours: Weekdays with some evening and/or weekend hours

Application Method: To apply, please send the following information as attachments to View email address on click.appcast.io:

1. Curriculum vitae (CV)
2. Cover letter describing your prior experience and fit with the position
3. Writing sample: Please provide a sample of your written work (e.g., academic essay, research paper, thesis or capstone project, or media piece). The topic does not need to be in clinical psychology. This sample should reflect your own original writing and not be AI-generated, substantially AI-assisted, or heavily revised by others.
4. Software proficiency: Please self-rate your proficiency with the following software tools on a scale of 0 = no experience to 5 = highly proficient
   • • Microsoft Word
     • Microsoft Excel
     • Microsoft PowerPoint
     • REDCap
     • R
     • RStudio
     • SPSS
     • Reference managers (e.g., Endnote, Zotero)
     • Any other software skills you would like highlight

Note: Proficiency in all listed tools is not required! This information is intended to help us understand your current skill levels and where we would need to provide additional training.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Letters of recommendation or references will be requested for applicants who are invited to interview.

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center, are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.