Job Details

The Lifespan Stress and Health Lab is in the Department of Psychology at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA. Our lab investigates how early adversity and stress shape psychological and biological processes that influence health across development. We use a range of methods, including daily experience sampling, biological sampling, and laboratory-based paradigms. You can learn more about our work at www.lshlab.org

Carnegie Mellon University’s Dietrich College is searching for a Research Associate I to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in an interesting and challenging work environment. You will contribute to the department by providing support in multiple data collection projects on stress, early life adversity, and immune outcomes across lifespan. This appointment will be for one year and will begin in August 2026.

Core responsibilities include:

• Providing various forms of research-related support, including recruitment of community samples, conducting interviews with youth and caregivers, process payment of participants, and laboratory and data maintenance
• Training in biological data collection, including blood draws, cell culture, and immunoassays
• Supervise a team of undergraduate research assistants
• Other duties as assigned

Adaptability, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within Carnegie Mellon University. We are in search of a team member who can effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

You should demonstrate:

• Comfort with performing and overseeing biological research protocols.
• Experience working with youth and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Prior research experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, biology, neuroscience, public health, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of research and/or data collection experience required
• A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.

Requirements:

• Successful completion of a pre-employment background check