Infant Sibling Study
Research Assistant ASAP 2014-2015 - Unpaid
The UC Davis MIND Institute is a collaborative international research center
committed to the awareness, understanding, prevention, care and cure of
neurodevelopment disorders.
The goal of the Infant Sibling Study is to understand the very earliest manifestations
of autism and ADHD in infancy, using prospective methods to track the onset of
symptoms and better understand underlying mechanisms that might put infants at risk
of developing autism or ADHD.
We are looking for interns who are
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detail-oriented
motivated
kind
humble
and most importantly, ready to learn!
You do not have to be a student to apply. This position is unpaid, however it comes with
many intrinsic benefits. We typically ask for a 1year commitment and have two shifts: 6
hours/week and 9 hours/week.
Infant Sibling Study volunteer responsibilities include, but are not limited to the
following duties:
• Run camera sessions for subject visits.
o Behavioral assessment preparation and videotaping assessments of
infants and school-age children
• General data entry and filing
• Behavioral Coding
• Scoring of developmental assessments
* As a probationary volunteer you must adhere to all stipulations of the probationary
volunteer process.
* If you are selected, you will be required to provide proof of MMR and chicken pox
immunizations and a TB test done within the past year. This health clearance will
enable you to obtain a volunteer badge.
*Transcript Notation and course units for UC Davis students are available
*All stipulations laid out in this application are subject to change. If changes occur,
all volunteers will be notified through writing.
For any questions please email Ashleigh Belding:
ashleigh.belding@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu or (916) 703-0396