Melike Arslan

Experience

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  Leiden University-Brain and Development Research Center

  Mar 2018 - Jul 2018

  Research Intern

  - Assisting with the planning and setting up of an interactive paradigm-based study usingE-Prime software- Assisting with IRB application and research protocol development- Assisting various research teams with fMRI data collection- Working with participants and collecting data- Analysing data using SPSS- Assisting with the supervision of bachelor thesis students- Attending research lab meetings and presenting own research

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  Research and Application Centre for Street Involved Youth (SOYAÇ) at Maltepe University

  Apr 2018 - Oct 2022

  Psychologist

  - Coordinating community-based projects- Carrying out fieldwork with children and families- Carrying out academic research- Supervision of project volunteers and interns- Preparing, translating and editing reports- Organization of centre events- Development and coordination of the “International Master of ArtsProgramme in Clinical Psychology with Body Psychotherapy Certificate" which hasbeen developed in partnership with NHS East London and Maltepe University

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  World Health Organization

  Jan 2022 - Jun 2022

  Expert

  -Conducting a literature review on modern adult learning methodologies and delivery modalities-Preparing a report on modern adult learning methodologies and their possible use for future capacity building activities of the WHO European Centre for Preparedness for Humanitarian and Health Emergencies-Preparing an analysis of educational programmes in Europe within the emergency preparedness field

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  United Nations Volunteers

  Oct 2022 - now

  Working as a part of UNV HQ Human Resources Section - Capacity Development Team, ensuring the effective delivery, coordination and further development of learning programmes for UN volunteers globally.

  • Learning Associate

    Apr 2025 - now

  • Capacity Development Assistant

    Oct 2022 - Apr 2025