SPARCC Lab: Application for Research Assistants

Lab Director: Dr. Allison Jobin, Ph.D., BCBA-D

Office: SBSB 3237

Email: ajobin@csusm.edu

Thank you for your interest in the SPARCC lab! The research we conduct focuses on treatment for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families, and the effective delivery of evidence-based practices in community settings. In particular, we examine evidence-based intervention delivery in usual care settings and strategies to support providers in the implementation of these practices. We also conduct work testing intervention adaptations to improve fit within varied child and family contexts.

Dr. Jobin, who joined the CSUSM Department of Psychology this year, is the lab director and principal investigator. She is a licensed psychologist and board certified behavior analyst with expertise in the treatment and evaluation of ASD and related childhood disorders, parent-mediated treatment, and naturalistic developmental behavioral interventions.

Student researchers assist with literature reviews, participant recruitment and enrollment, data collection and data entry, behavioral coding, and other related tasks. Advanced students may be involved in the delivery of intervention procedures to study participants.

Course Prerequisites: To be eligible for either PSYC 498 or PSYC 499 you should have completed at least 48 units of undergraduate study, and you should have a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or better. In addition, to be eligible for PSYC 499 you should have successfully completed (i.e., with a grade of “C” or better) at least one (1) upper division laboratory course in psychology (e.g., PSYC 390, 391, 392, 393, 394, 395, 396). Both PSYC 498 and 499 require the consent of the instructor to enroll.

Minimum requirements include the ability to work 5-10 hours/week with a commitment of at least 2 semesters and an interest in working with children, families, and community providers. As a research assistant, you will be registering for either PSYC 498 or 499 (1-4 credits). Preference for students demonstrating curiosity about treatment for children with ASD and/or related childhood disorders, professionalism, attention to detail, accountability, and openness to learning and feedback.

If you can commit to these responsibilities and are interested in gaining experience working in the SPARCC lab, please complete this form electronically.

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Thank you, again, for your interest!