Open Positions

Undergraduate Research Assistants - 2 open positions

We are currently accepting applications to work on our project REACH Study.  

Leveraging Noninvasive Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation and Smartphone Technology to Reduce Suicidal Behaviors and Suicide Among Highly Vulnerable Adolescents - Project REACH

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Job Description: 
You will be gaining hands on experience as a research assistant for Project REACH. You will help with identifying and screening potential participants, conduct research appointments, assist with data cleaning, and more! You will be a valued member of the Sheftall Lab and collaborate with the whole research team.  

Project REACH is a randomized control trial evaluating two interventions for major risk factors of suicidal thoughts and behaviors - transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation (tVNS) to target emotion dysregulation, and a peer-support smartphone app to combat social isolation.

Time Commitment: 
We request Research Assistants will make at least a two-semester commitment with our lab team. We also ask for a 10-15 hour per week commitment.

Students have the option to choose between being paid hourly OR receiving course credit, either through an independent study, or independent honors study.

Please contact Sheftall_Lab@URMC.Rochester.edu with any additional questions. 
We look forward to hearing from you!