Paid Research Assistant for Peace and Conflict Neuroscience Lab

Mentor Areas

Dr. Samantha Moore-Berg investigates the drivers and consequences of intergroup conflict, the psychological barriers that make people resistant to attitude and behavior change, and the role the media plays in prolonging conflict. She then develops theory-driven, peacebuilding interventions that directly combat intergroup conflict and systemic inequality. She conducts this research across the globe by assessing and intervening on conflict rooted in political polarization (i.e., in the U.S. between Democrats and Republicans), religious differences (i.e., in Israel between Jewish Israelis and Palestinians; in Nigeria between Christians and Muslims; in the U.S. between Muslims and non-Muslims), racial discrimination (i.e., in South Africa between White, Coloured and Black Africans; in the U.S. between White and non-White Americans), and immigration status (i.e., in the U.S. between citizen and immigrant populations).

Description:

The Peace and Conflict Neuroscience Lab at the University of Pennsylvania, directed by Dr. Samantha Moore-Berg, is seeking a part-time, paid research assistant (10hrs/week) for an ongoing research project assessing intergroup attitudes between the secular and ultra-orthodox Jewish population in Israel. This project will be conducted in collaboration with the Conflict Resolution Lab at Tel Aviv University, directed by Dr. Boaz Hameiri.

Research assistant responsibilities will include:                               

• Project management

• Remote assistance with data collection

• Data analysis

• Assistance with writing project report

• Attend monthly lab meetings

In order to apply, applicants should submit (1) a cover letter describing their qualifications, research interests, and relevant coursework (titled as LastName_CoverLetter), (2) a CV/resume (titled as LastName_CV), and (3) the contact information (email) for up to two references (titled as LastName_References). Please send all application materials and inquiries to pcnl.penn@gmail.com with the subject line “RA Position”.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the position will remain open until filled. Salary is commensurate with experience. Anticipated completion of the project is Spring 2023, but the research assistant will have the opportunity to switch to another project in the lab (pending performance and funding) once this project is complete. For questions about this position or the lab, please contact pcnl.penn@gmail.com.

We believe that our science is better with a diverse team. We embrace and encourage our lab members’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our lab members who they are.

Preferred Qualifications

Research experience in a related field (e.g., psychology, communication, political science) and strong statistical (SPSS or R preferred), computer, and organizational skills is preferred. This is an ideal position for those interested in gaining research experience prior to applying to graduate school in social psychology, communication, or political science. Written and conversational fluency in Hebrew is preferred but not required.