Project Assistant

About PsycheMaster

PsycheMaster is committed to making psychological knowledge and support more accessible, inclusive, and relevant to people's everyday lives. The organization focuses on developing educational content and resources that promote psychological awareness, emotional well-being, and a deeper understanding of mental health, with particular attention to the Indian social and cultural context.

Role Description: Project Assistant

PsycheMaster is looking for a motivated and curious Project Assistant to join its team in developing and supporting psychology-focused educational content. This role offers an opportunity to collaborate with a team, participate in discussions, conduct research, and contribute to scripting and developing accessible, evidence-informed educational materials. The selected candidate will work closely with the team to explore psychological concepts, review relevant literature, discuss ideas, and translate research into engaging and understandable content. The project primarily focuses on educational content development, with an emphasis on Social Psychology and its application within the Indian context.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the team in planning and developing psychology-related educational content.
• Participate in discussions, brainstorming sessions, and content review meetings.
• Conduct basic literature reviews and research using relevant academic sources.
• Assist in scripting and structuring educational content for different audiences.
• Help translate psychological theories and research findings into clear, accessible language.
• Explore the application of social psychology within Indian society, culture, religion, and everyday experiences.
• Support content organization, documentation, fact-checking, and revisions.
• Undertake other relevant project-related responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Psychology.
• Interest in psychological research, educational content development, and communicating psychological concepts.
• Willingness to participate in team discussions, receive feedback, and learn collaboratively.
• Basic research, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage assigned tasks independently and meet agreed deadlines.
• Workload: Approximately 5 hours per week, with up to 3 additional hours occasionally required.

Preferred

• Students pursuing or interested in counselling psychology.
• Familiarity with academic research, psychological literature, or evidence-based content.
• Interest in Social Psychology and its relevance to the Indian social and cultural context.
• Basic scripting, writing, or educational content development experience.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are requested to apply by sending an email to [email protected] with the following:

• CV/Resume: Optional.
• Written responses: Required. Please share your thoughts on the following questions.

Required Writing Assignment

• Why does Indian psychology need to change? Reflect on the current understanding and practice of psychology in India. What changes, if any, do you think are needed to make psychological knowledge and services more relevant to Indian society?
• Do you believe Indian culture, religion, and regional diversity are central to understanding psychology in the Indian context? Why or why not? Consider how cultural practices, religious beliefs, languages, regional differences, and social environments may influence people's thoughts, emotions, behaviours, and mental well-being.
• Short response (approximately 100 words): Do you think patriarchy is a major concern affecting the mental well-being of women and children in India? If yes, how might matriarchy or alternative family and social structures influence their mental well-being?

We are interested in understanding your perspective, critical thinking, cultural awareness, and ability to engage thoughtfully with psychological and social issues.

Email Instructions

Send your application to: [email protected]

Suggested subject line: Application for Project Assistant – PsycheMaster

Please include your responses to all three questions in the body of your email or as an attached document. You may attach your CV/Resume if you wish.