Clinical Research Assistant Positions: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Martha Falkenstein, PhD, Jacob Nota, PhD, and Jason Krompinger, PhD, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Institute (OCDI), McLean Hospital / Harvard Medical School
fall 2019


The Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Institute (OCDI) at McLean Hospital is accepting applications for Student Visitors and/or Academic Credit Students interested in receiving clinical research training. The student will work with Martha Falkenstein, PhD, Jacob Nota, PhD, and Jason Krompinger, PhD, members of the research and clinical staff and faculty in Harvard Medical School. The student will be a part of the OCDI’s ongoing clinical research examining mechanisms underlying OCD and related conditions, as well as the effectiveness of our intensive/residential cognitive behavioral treatment program. The OCDI’s research mission is to excel in naturalistic clinical research that will directly improve the effectiveness of treatment for OCD and related conditions. For more information about the type of work we do, please see: https://www.mcleanhospital.org/programs/ocd-institute#research. Responsibilities: Principal experiences include (1) running the clinical participants through various study protocols; (2) assisting in data management and archival data collection tasks related to the research program; (3) assisting with literature searches, manuscript preparation, and presentations; and (4) participating in weekly research meetings; the student will meet with the principal investigators in both one-on-one and group formats. Requirements: Prior experience with research and clinical populations is preferred, but not required. Time commitment of at least 8 hours per week is required. Additional Information: This position would be an excellent fit for applicants interested in obtaining doctoral training in clinical or counseling psychology or psychiatry, and/or preparation for research assistant positions after graduation. Mentorship is an important part of our mission, and our previous students have been accepted into top graduate schools and earned authorship on presentations and papers. Please note that we do not have the funds to pay students’ stipends and encourage students to apply for any relevant fellowships or register for research course credit. We are located at the North Belknap building on McLean’s campus, accessible via MBTA 73 bus or Fitchburg Line commuter rail to Waverley Square stop. McLean is a short walk or is accessible via the McLean shuttle. To Apply: Please send cover letter and CV/resume to Martha Falkenstein, Ph.D. at mfalkenstein@mclean.harvard.edu. We will begin reviewing applicants for Fall semester immediately. (posted 8/2019)