Undergraduate Research Assistantship Request

Spring 2012

Professor Name: Dr. Bruce Ellis and Dr. Melissa Barnett

Project Title and Description: Family Factors and Children’s Growth and Development

Project: This is a dynamic collaborative research project which addresses several research

questions spanning the realm of child and adolescent development. Among others, one goal of

the study is to measure important environmental influences on child development and assess

their relation to later developmental outcomes. Another aim is to distinguish the various types of

aid and social support that parents receive and how these interactions influence parenting

practices and child well-being. Other interests that this project touches on include the

development of social competencies and maturational processes.

Description of RA duties:

Students will be matched and trained for jobs based on their strengths and abilities. Duties may

include interviewing participants (children and parents), scheduling interviews, preparing

interview packets, entering and checking participant data, as well as various clerical work

involved in the research process (i.e., making copies, organization, etc.).

# Hours/Week:

Most students enroll in 3 credit hours, the equivalent of 9 hours per week of work, on average,

though schedules may vary.

Start/End Dates:

Spring Semester 2012 (January 11 – May 10, 2012). RAs who are interested in the research and

who show reliability and enthusiasm for the project will have the option of continuing research

in the lab on an ongoing basis, taking on additional research opportunities (e.g., data analyses,

conference presentations).

Schedule:

Schedules can be flexible to suit your needs. Ideally, though, it is best for you to determine a

“set schedule” that you will work on a weekly basis (with the option to change or modify

availability throughout the semester).

Type of course: FSHD 492 (e.g. A, B, C grades); FSHD 299; FSHD 399; FSHD 499

FSHD 492

Student characteristics:

Bilingual (Spanish) students are needed for this project. You should be reliable, prompt,

dedicated, and possess strong communication skills.

How to Apply:

Please send cover letter and resume to Ashley Jordan, aking1@email.arizona.edu