Research Assistant: Unveiling Frustration

Introduction to the topic:

This study aims to assess the underlying mechanisms and to detect the onset of experienced frustration that enables a reliable and valid induction of frustration is needed. To date, no such task suitable to assess frustration exists in the literature. In this study, we have designed, developed, and evaluated a task that can reliably induce experienced frustration in research participants.

Project details:

We have developed a novel frustration task based on the literature and experience of the knowledge. We will assess experienced emotions and frustration before, during, and after executing a range of tasks in the system. We will assess statistical differences between tasks using mixed effects modeling, which allows us to analyze how both fixed and random effects contribute to the build-up of frustration.

Research assistants will learn psychology, research methods, and statistics, as well as a set of essential skills related to how to carry out experimental data collection, apply mixed effects modelling, and interpret data. This study will lead to a deep understanding of psychological concepts and experience with experimental methods. Research assistants will also attend seminars and events (such as journal clubs, presentations, and research group meetings), where they can learn from other studies and discuss the results, experiences, used methods, etc., with fellow students and scientists.

Research Assistantship Hours

You will spend 180 hours directly engaged in research, together with 20 hours in co-curricular activities, during your RAship.

Prerequisites

One course in psychology, cognitive neuroscience, neuroscience, affective neuroscience, or those related to emotion at university level. Proficiency in Statistics and software applications such as R and SPSS is necessary.

Additional application required

You must submit an additional application through the Online Registration portal.

All application materials must be submitted on the following dates by midnight in your time zone:

November 1 for spring semester applicants
May 1 for fall semester applicants

Complete your application through Student Registration.

Faculty

Hannaneh Yazdi

Faculty

Ph.D. in Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet Stockholm-Sweden, 2020-2024 M.Sc. in Project Management, Northumbria University, Newcastle-United Kingdom, 2012 – 2013 M.Sc. in International Project Management, Chalmers University Gothenburg-Sweden, 2011 – 2013 B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering, Azad University, Tehran-Iran, 2005 – 2010 , PhD Candidate in Clinical Neuroscience / Karolinska Institutet / Stockholm, Sweden / July 2020 – Present Various positions in Research and Development ( Program Office Manager, Portfolio Office Manager, Strategy Analyst, and Clinical Neuroscience Researcher-Industrial PhD Candidate) / Volvo Cars / Gothenburg, Sweden / March 2015– March 2023 Guest Lecturer & Examiner in Project Psychology for International Project Management Master’s Program / Chalmers University of Technology/ Gothenburg, Sweden / Sep 2017 – Dec 2017 Experienced in organizational culture and team development: Leader of Human Leaders Community / Volvo Cars / Gothenburg, Sweden / Aug 2021 – Dec 2022 Diversity & Inclusion Champion (initiator of cognitive diversity inside the organization) / Volvo Cars / Gothenburg, Sweden / Jan 2018 – Mar 2019 TEDxKI speaker (Taking a Spiral journey to Authentic Diversity) / Stockholm, Sweden / March 2022. With DIS since 2023.

Research Assistantship FAQ

Learn more about research at DIS.

: Earning authorship within the course of a semester is challenging. Exceptional Research Assistants may be considered for co-authorship, subject to evaluation from the supervising Research Mentor.

Though you may not ultimately become an author on a published paper, you will gain many practical skills and insights into the publication process.

: Many research projects last across several semesters, so not all RAs on the same project will conduct the same research.

: On average, students in 3-credit Research Assistantships spend at least 10 hours a week on research tasks. These 10 hours per week consist of a variety of different research-related tasks, including conducting a literature review, data collection, analyses, coding, documentation, and meetings with your mentor. You may decide on a particular block of time (consistent each week) for you to carry out the work, or adjust it on a week-by-week basis.

Students in a 6-credit Research Assistantships spend an average of 20 hours per week with lab and clinically based research tasks. You decide the exact meeting and lab times with your supervisor, but your schedule consists of classes at DIS two days a week, with two days a week in the lab.

There may be peak times in the research process where all Research Assistant students are expected to spend a few more hours, and then possibly fewer hours another week – to reflect the individual research project and process.

: Work for the 3-credit Research Assistantships may take place outside DIS, on your own time at a location of your choosing, or at DIS – this varies from project to project. The 6-credit research assistantships generally take place at labs in Copenhagen or Stockholm outside DIS.

: Students with a variety of academic backgrounds are encouraged to apply for the 3-credit Research Assistant course. While some courses do have prerequisites, many opportunities do not require prior research experience.

The 6-credit Research Assistant opportunity is designed for highly motivated students who have a strong science background within the field of interest and some basic research experience. The student must be willing to commit a large portion of their semester to an engaging opportunity involving hands-on research in universities and medical institutes in Copenhagen or Stockholm.

Introduction to the topic:

Project details:

Prerequisites

Additional application required

Faculty

Hannaneh Yazdi

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