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Lactation Lab Research Assistant
This Research Assistant position is a voluntary (unpaid) position, although in some rare occasions it may be tied to course credit after discussion with the Lab Director (Dr. Jen Nickelson). There are expectations that the Research Assistant will participate in weekly meetings, give research and educational presentations to others in the lab, and conduct supervised research outside of our weekly meetings. This is a great opportunity to gain research skills and learn more about breastfeeding and infant nutrition. You do not need to have any experience conducting research to apply for the position....
Preferred Majors
Anthropology | Child Development | Dietetics | Family Studies | Food and Nutrition | Health Education | Health Education & Promotion | Health Education and Promotion | Human Development | Public Health | Social & Cultural Studies | Women's StudiesKeywords
Nutrition | Patient Education | health | infants | women's health | breastfeeding | public healthFaculty
Jen NickelsonSuicidal Ideation and Close Relationships
The SPAIR Lab is currently focused on studying how close relationships impact suicidal ideation in adult populations. The SPAIR Lab uses both primary and secondary data, most of which consists of online surveys. The goal of the SPAIR Lab is to identify both risk and protective factors associated with close relationships to be incorporated into suicide prevention efforts. Close relationships studied include romantic relationships, family members, pets/animal companions, and greater sense of belonging in larger contexts. This is an unpaid position with an expectation of approximately 3-5 hours per week. A minimum of one academic year is required for participation in the lab. Common tasks for undergraduate research assistants include: ...