FCRG

The Foster Care Research Group (FCRG) is focused on evaluating prevention and intervention programs designed to better the lives of current and former foster children and youth. FCRG is led by Saralyn Ruff, Ph.D., faculty in Psychology at USF, in partnership with Mitch Findley, Research Project Coordinator.

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Research Assistant Duties, Hours, and Compensation

The FCRG Research Assistant (RA) is responsible for assisting with administrative and clerical tasks, preparing literature reviews, collecting data via semi-structured telephone interviews with participants receiving mental health services, entering data, conducting data analyses, and preparing results for presentation and/or publication. Duties increase in complexity and responsibility as the RA is oriented and trained. The RA attends research team meetings at which the process and progress of the research is monitored, as well as other meetings, as needed. Additionally, the RA may be expected to complete assigned readings related to the work they are doing for the project(s). Hours may vary considerably according to project phases; however, each RA is expected to work at least 5 hours per week in the FCRG lab.

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Research Assistant Skills and Qualifications

FCRG RAs must be currently enrolled undergraduates at the University of San Francisco, preferably 1st and 2nd year students majoring in Psychology or a related field. It is expected that the RA will possess certain qualities and skills prior to their participation in the project. These include, at a minimum: (1) persistence and attention to detail; (2) good social skills for interacting with potential human participants and being part of a research team; (3) strong writing skills; and, (4) personal responsibility, initiative and reliability. The prospective RA is expected to make a minimum 1-year commitment to the FCRG, preferably longer.

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Application Procedure

Interested students should submit a (1) cover letter explaining their interest in research and child welfare, and (2) resume by Monday October 17th using the link below. Qualified applicants will be contacted to arrange an interview.

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Apply for this opportunity here.