michelle dang
Research assistant
corona, United States
#OpenToWork
About
I'm a first-gen grad student, and I was an RA for two years in a psychology lab that focused on leadership and team dynamics.
What I'm looking for
I'm hoping to be a research assistant again in an environment that provides support for people to learn and grow. That can guide me if I'm going through unfamiliar territory. Overall, I'm just looking for a well-coordinated team of fellow researchers.
Experience
Research assistant
University of California, Riverside, CA
Jun 2024 – Mar 2026
- Review several articles to collect methods and guidance for conducting a lab study.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration among teams to enhance pilot studies.
- Coded data for a pilot study geared towards sports psychology
- Collaborated with other RAs in teams of two to run an observational study
- Assisted in the design, development, and implementation of research protocols and methodologies
- Collected, organized, and analyzed data using statistical software such as Excel
- Performed data entry tasks with a high level of accuracy to ensure reliable results
- Maintained detailed records of experiments, observations, and findings for future reference
- Prepared materials and equipment needed for experiments or fieldwork
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate research activities and ensure project timelines were met
- Administered surveys or questionnaires to collect data from study participants
- Ensured compliance with ethical guidelines when working with human subjects by obtaining informed consent and protecting participant confidentiality
- Managed inventory levels of laboratory supplies by monitoring stock levels and placing orders when necessary
- Troubleshot technical issues related to equipment malfunctions during experiments
- Contributed to the development of research proposals by conducting background research and identifying knowledge gaps
Research data analysisAdaptabilitycollaborative researchTime managementBilingual
• Proposed and coordinated events with higher board members for Oceans and H&H campaigns
• Analyzed Data from campus to improve workflow and efficiency
• Canvassed support from students, professors, and the community to oppose SB 54
• Led cross-functional collaboration across multiple campaigns to improve recruitment and goal satisfaction
• Partnered with Basic Needs and R’Pantry to promote and distribute resources to students in need
Data AnalysisEvent CoordinationCampaign Management
Research Assistant
Research Lab: Leadership and group dynamics
• Read through numerous articles to gather measures and guiding articles to assist with the conduct of a lab study
• Assisted in the code booking of an ongoing study
• Proposed and discussed amendments to all ongoing experiments
• Coded data for a pilot study geared towards sports psychology
• Collaborated with other RAs in teams of two to run an observational study
Data CodingResearch AnalysisCollaboration
Education
University of California, Riverside, CA
BA · psychology
2023 – 2025
riverside city college
Associate of Arts · Psychology
2021 – 2023
Skills
literature reviewcollaborationadaptabilitypsychology researchSurvey researchVietnamese translatorverbal communicationwritten communicationtime managementpowerpointanalyzing datacleaning datamicrosoft excelData entry
Languages
Vietnamese (Native or bilingual proficiency)English (Native or bilingual proficiency)