Thursday, January 28, 2010

Lab Coordinator position at UCSD

The Language and Development Lab at UCSD (San Diego, California) is looking for a laboratory coordinator beginning July 1, 2010 or later.

The lab conducts research on language acquisition, conceptual development, and cross-cultural differences in each area (e.g., in Japan, Taiwan, and India). Duties include managing and leading research projects in the lab: designing studies, creating stimuli, recruiting participants, testing infants, toddlers, and adults, analyzing data, and participating in the final synthesis of research for publication. The position also involves administrative duties, such as interviewing and hiring undergraduate volunteers, managing subject recruitment, training students, purchasing equipment, and planning lab events and meetings. All past lab coordinators have co-authored at least one paper during their tenure.

Preferred qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Linguistics, Cognitive Science.
Experience working with children & strong interest in language.
Knowledge of Excel, SPSS statistical software is preferred.
Strong organization and writing skills.

Minimum 1 year commitment. Pay and benefits commensurate with experience, according to the UCSD Lab Assistant 1 scale.

For more information about the lab, and to request details about the job, visit http://www.ladlab.ucsd.edu, or email Jennifer Audet at ladlab.coordinator@gmail.com.

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