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Join Our Team!
The Detroit Trauma Project is a positive community of scholars who are interested in understanding the physiological, behavioral and neurological effects of trauma. If you have any questions or would like to learn more about the Detroit Trauma Project, please email our Project Manager Sterling Winters.
PROSPECTIVE GRADUATE STUDENTS
Dr. Jovanovic mentors graduate students at Wayne State University. She typically takes students in the Translational Neuroscience Program (TNP) and Psychology (the developmental area).
Before applying, potential graduate applicants should consider their match with the goals and research focuses of the Detroit Trauma Project. Dr. Jovanovic focuses on studying civilian trauma exposure, fear conditioning, brain development, and post-traumatic stress disorder in adults and children. The laboratory uses interviews, behavioral, psychophysiological, genetics, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) methods.
Please contact Dr. Jovanovic with any questions regarding graduate admissions in the cycle and interest fit.
PROSPECTIVE RESEARCH ASSISTANTS
Please check out the WSU Career Talent website for any available positions:
The Detroit Trauma Project, directed by Dr. Tanja Jovanovic, is in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences, Wayne State University,
Research assistants who work in the lab assist with studies of civilian trauma exposure, fear conditioning, brain development, and post-traumatic stress disorder in both adults and children. The laboratory uses interviews, behavioral, psychophysiological, genetics, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and other methods. Competitive candidates will be familiar with basic and/or clinical research laboratories, have experience working with human subjects in a research/clinical context, have experience working with children, and have some weekend and evening availability. Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and careful attention to detail are essential.
Below are some examples of typical duties:
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Recruits, screens, identifies, contacts, and interviews participants to obtain data for assigned research projects.
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Interviews may be conducted in person, in a clinical setting, the subject's residence, or by telephone.
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May abstract data from the participant's medical record.
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Schedules appointments, obtains consent forms, explains the study to the participant and collects data.
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May observe participants and record results of observation through written documentation or video recording.
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Edits completed questionnaires for completeness, legibility and accuracy.
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Follows up with participants to obtain missing data or clarify existing data.
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Designs forms, worksheets and study questionnaires.
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May code and enter data into a database.
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Under general supervision, performs a variety of defined research and laboratory tests and experiments according to prescribed protocols and assigned schedules, including but not limited to biospecimen collection, neuroimaging, and psychophysiological testing.
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May be required to participate in laboratory maintenance activities such as sterilization and cleaning of equipment, ordering of supplies, inventory and media preparation.
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Maintains records, files and logs of work performed in laboratory notebooks and computer databases.
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Compiles data and records results of studies for publications, grants and seminar presentations.
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Performs related responsibilities as required by principal investigator.
Research assistants receive salary and full benefits through Wayne State University.
For questions related to working as a Research Assistant with DTP, please email Sophie George with the link below
PROSPECTIVE INTERNS
We’re often looking for interns to volunteer in the Detroit Trauma Project. Interns assist with all aspects of the research that we conduct, including helping with recruitment and screening, scheduling study sessions, consenting study participants, conducting interviews, or conducting other types of laboratory protocols, including biospecimen collection, neuroimaging, and psychophysiological testing. Record keeping and data entry are also important part of the work we do. Strong communication skills, being reliable and organized are critical to being successful in the lab. Interns are expected to commit to 8-10 hours a week in the lab for a minimum of two semesters.
For questions related to working as an Intern with DTP, please email Sophie George with the link below: