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Robert Southern

Ph.D. Candidate
Manhattan,KS

Summary

Analytical and detail-oriented professional with a robust background in research and data management across various academic and applied clinical settings. Expert in designing experiments, managing extensive datasets, and performing advanced machine learning-based analyses, with a strong commitment to promoting diversity and applying scientific insights to real-world challenges.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Graduate Research Assistant

NXTech
03.2022 - Current
  • Co-authored comprehensive FDA briefing to demonstrate evidenced-based treatments for opioid use disorder.
  • Served as lead coordinator for online data collection studies, managing over 800 participant enrollment and payment records, and addressing participant issues and concerns.

Graduate Research Assistant

Kansas State University
05.2022 - 08.2023
  • Designed, led, and executed experiments, resulting in two peer-reviewed manuscripts in behavioral neuroscience.
  • Developed SOPs for various animal husbandry techniques and methodological procedures, enhancing lab standards and compliance.
  • Mentored undergraduate researchers, guiding development of skills necessary for their future careers and academic pursuits.

Graduate Research Assistant

Georgia Southern University
08.2019 - 05.2021
  • Managed confidential datasets , ensuring data integrity and compliance with privacy standards.
  • Constructed surveys and infographics enhancing data interpretation and insights supporting research initiatives.

Education

Ph.D. - Cognitive Psychology

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS
08.2021 - Current

Master of Science - Experimental Psychology

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA
08.2019 - 05.2021

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA
08.2015 - 07.2019

Skills

  • Dataset management

  • Advanced Data Analysis

  • Science Communication

  • Project Management

Affiliations

Diversity Assessment Committee, Student Representative, 2020-2021

Graduate Association of Psychological Sciences, Treasurer, 2022-2023.


Software

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Workshop

R

SAS

JMP

PsychoPy

Timeline

Graduate Research Assistant

Kansas State University
05.2022 - 08.2023

Graduate Research Assistant

NXTech
03.2022 - Current

Ph.D. - Cognitive Psychology

Kansas State University
08.2021 - Current

Graduate Research Assistant

Georgia Southern University
08.2019 - 05.2021

Master of Science - Experimental Psychology

Georgia Southern University
08.2019 - 05.2021

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Georgia Southern University
08.2015 - 07.2019
Robert SouthernPh.D. Candidate