About the role
Applicants must be enrolled students at Antioch University living in the United States
Start Date: 8/31/2026 End Date: 06/30/2027 Number of Positions: 1 Hours per Week: 5-10 hours per week Weekends Required: No Evenings Required: No
Supervisor: Shannon McIntyre
Alternate Supervisor: Becca Stackpole
This position allows for remote work Yes/No: Yes
Percentage of time that could be remote (0-100%): Mostly remote
Method to assess remote work: Email and meetings, with deliverables
Job Description
The RA will assist the PI in expanding a provisional theoretical model into a comprehensive empirical framework, preparing literature databases, and organizing qualitative methodologies.
Literature Synthesis & Database Management: Conduct systematic literature reviews across psycho-dynamic theory, adult attachment frameworks (focusing on Mikulincer, Shaver, Blatt, and Benjamin), and the DSM-5-TR definitions of trauma and stressor-related disorders. Maintain a clean, annotated reference library.
Methodological Support: Assist in drafting Institutional Review Board (IRB) proposals for future qualitative studies utilizing Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) or Grounded Theory methodologies.
Data Preparation & Coding: Organize and prepare de-identified clinical text, case studies, or qualitative interview transcripts for thematic coding. Potentially utilize qualitative data analysis software to track patterns of hyper-activating and deactivating strategies.
Qualifications
Advanced undergraduate students with exceptional academic records may be considered.
Strong foundational knowledge of contemporary attachment theory, object relations, and trauma-informed clinical frameworks.
Demonstrated experience conducting systematic literature searches using databases such as PsycINFO, PubMed, and Google Scholar.
Meticulous attention to detail, strong written communication skills, and an ironclad commitment to professional ethics, confidentiality, and institutional compliance.
Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with qualitative research methodologies, particularly Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA).
Experience with referencing software (Zotero) and qualitative analysis platforms.
Does this position meet the definition of Community Service? No
How to Apply: Email
Email: [email protected]
Position Type: Work Study
Department: PsyD
How to apply
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