Lab Manager Position
Lab for Early Social Cognition
University of Maryland- College Park
The Lab for Early Social Cognition at the University of Maryland College Park, under
the direction of Dr. Jonathan Beier, is seeking a part-time lab manager. This one-year,
20 hours/week position will begin in June 2014.
Description:
The successful applicant will coordinate the lab’s research investigating social
cognitive development in infancy through early childhood. Our research focuses on
children’s understanding of social interactions and social relationships; specific topics
include representations of intentional agency, relations such as affiliation and
dominance, and social motivations toward others. We use a variety of behavioral
research techniques, from looking time and eye-tracking methodologies to more
active measures of children’s social evaluations and behaviors.
See
http://socialkidslab.umd.edu for more details.
Responsibilities:
This position offers a balance of organizational and research duties, including 1)
data collection and analysis, 2) stimulus construction and design implementation,
3) supervision of undergraduates, 4) interacting with children and parents, and 5) lab
and office management (e.g., budget, IRB, equipment purchases and maintenance,
lab website, protocol updates, and more).
Qualifications:
Minimum requirements are a bachelor’s degree in psychology or a related field within
cognitive science, at least one year of relevant research experience, and excellent
communication and computer skills. Candidates must be able to work both
independently and in collaboration with other researchers, have strong multi-tasking
and organizational skills, be comfortable interacting and being silly with young
children, and must always present a friendly face to families. The ideal candidate will
have considerable experience with children and proficiency with statistics, web
development, video coding, and experiment presentation software. Experience with
programming (particularly, MATLAB) and eye-tracking methods is a plus.
The lab is part of a strong community of developmental researchers, both within the
Department of Psychology and across many other departments on campus. The
University of Maryland, College Park is part of the greater DC area, with easy access
to downtown Washington by subway.
How To Apply:
This is a part-time position with benefits. The expected start date is early June 2014;
continuation past the first year is possible based on performance and availability of
funds. To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcript, and contact
information (both phone and email) for at least two references to the current lab
manager, Dana Breakstone, at
dabreaks@umd.edu. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with the aim of concluding this search as soon as possible.
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