*NCLH Position*

The Research Assistant will work with the research team at the Northern Center for Learning and Health, directed by Dr. Forrest Toegel on projects in collaboration with the Center for Learning and Health (CLH) at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the Institute for Behavioral Resources’ REACH Health Service (REACH). All Research Assistant duties will take place at Northern Michigan University. The primary duties will involve analyzing data, preparing presentations, and assisting with manuscript preparations. Additional duties will involve remote interactions with faculty and staff at the CLH and REACH and, depending on the project, may also involve remote interactions with participants living in Baltimore, MD. Work allocated to these projects will be about 20 hours per week.

The Research Assistant must enroll as a graduate student in the Department of Psychological Science. In addition to the assistantship, the student will complete the coursework and thesis required for the Master’s program in Psychology.  The thesis can be completed in any of the associated Toegel Laboratory research areas (see Research Projects tab). The Research Assistant will receive a tuition waiver and stipend for the duration of the program, including summer (2 years).

National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Project

Project Title: Long-Term Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder (R01 DA053218)

The Research Assistant will collect data on adherence of REACH Mobile Health Services staff in adhering to the Therapeutic Workplace procedures, conduct some of the intake interviews, randomize some of the participants, conduct some of the outcome assessments, and prepare data for analysis.

How to Apply

To be considered for this position, interested students should apply to the Master of Science in Psychology program at Northern Michigan University.  Students should express interest in the research being conducted by Drs. Forrest and Cory Toegel when writing their personal statements. Apply here

Note. Students interested in the Toegel Laboratory are also eligible for Teaching Assistantships and should apply to the program in the same manner by expressing interests in the research areas that most apply to them.