Research Assistant
CurrentI am a Research assistant in the Biological Rhythms Research Lab at Rush University Medical Center where I assist in conducting experiments on human circadian rhythms and sleep. The lab’s current studies look at jet lag, “social jet lag” (seen in teens when they have to wake up early for school), and shift work. As a research assistant, I recruit subjects for multiple studies, run subjects in the actual study protocols, analyze data, and carry out every day lab duties such as organizing areas… Show more I am a Research assistant in the Biological Rhythms Research Lab at Rush University Medical Center where I assist in conducting experiments on human circadian rhythms and sleep. The lab’s current studies look at jet lag, “social jet lag” (seen in teens when they have to wake up early for school), and shift work. As a research assistant, I recruit subjects for multiple studies, run subjects in the actual study protocols, analyze data, and carry out every day lab duties such as organizing areas of the workspace and coordinating duties. Show less