Join Our Team!

We are excited to share a job opening for a Staff Research Associate (SRA) / Administrative Assistant in Dr. Catherine Lord’s Lab at the UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior.

This position involves providing administrative and clinical support in a fast-paced academic environment focused on autism research and care. You will work closely with Dr. Lord and graduate students within the lab to conduct large-scale clinical research studies. We are looking for a highly organized, ambitious member to join the team.  The SRA will also take on administrative duties necessary for lab management, including tasks related to data management systems in REDCap and Excel. 

The position offers hands-on clinical training, administrative work, data management, publication opportunities, and direct clinical contact with participants, as well as opportunities to work closely with leading experts in autism research and care.

We are looking for candidates with:

• A Bachelor’s degree in psychology, neuroscience, human development, or a related field.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• 2+ years of experience working in clinical research or administrative roles.
• Familiarity with data management and data collection systems (e.g., REDCap, Qualtrics, Excel).
• Bonus if experience with calendar management.
• Interest in autism and developmental conditions. 

This position is ideal for individuals planning to pursue a PhD in Clinical Psychology, particularly those interested in autism and developmental disorders.

For full details and application instructions, please apply here.

The Lord Lab is accepting applications from undergraduate students interested in gaining research experience in clinical and developmental psychology.

Research assistants contribute to ongoing projects by supporting a range of research activities, which may include literature reviews, data management, participant-related tasks, and other aspects of the research process. This is a volunteer position and is intended for students who are interested in learning more about psychological research and contributing to a collaborative research environment. Students from psychology and related disciplines are encouraged to apply!

To Apply

Please email Olivia Hogan and CC Eden Sweet with:

• A current CV or résumé
• A brief statement of interest describing why you would like to join the lab
• Your weekly availability

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.