New Master's Program in Psychological Science at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has just launched a brand new Master’s program in Psychological Science (pending approval), for which we think your students would be excellent candidates.

Psychological science is the use of the scientific method to create, test and improve hypotheses concerning behavior and the processes underlying behavior. Underscoring the emphasis of science in the degree, our coursework and research experiences will prepare students to use science to further basic psychological knowledge and apply psychological principles to analyze, improve or measure behavior.  

Our program is designed with two training goals in mind. The first goal of the program is to provide advanced training for students who wish to pursue doctoral education, but do not yet have sufficient preparation in the field of Psychology. The Department of Psychology has found that within the last several years, admissions to doctoral programs in psychology has becoming increasingly competitive. Increasingly, applicants have a master’s degree and substantial research experience when they apply to our program.

The second goal of the program is to provide students who wish to pursue professional careers the necessary coursework to make their goals clearer and their resumes stronger. Knowledge of human behavior and advanced analytic and statistical skills have become increasingly desirable across sectors (e.g., in technology, healthcare, education, government). Graduates of this program will be competitive for placements in education, industry, consultant groups, state governments, federal government, and healthcare systems based on current hiring requirements in these areas. 

This is a stand-alone Master’s degree program. Although students may take some coursework with graduate students in the PhD program in the Psychology Department, the Master’s degree program is separate from the department’s doctoral degree program. It should be noted that unlike many Master’s programs, our Master’s faculty are chosen from among the core faculty of the department.

Students can learn more about our program and find a link to apply at http://www.psychology.illinois.edu/graduate/prospective/MS_in_Psych_Science.aspx. We will recruit students until all slots are filled.

If you have any questions, please contact The Graduate Studies Office, Department of Psychology Graduate Studies Office, psych-gradstdy@illinois.edu; 217-333-2169.

Research Coordinator Position at Vanderbilt

Dr. Bethany Rittle-Johnson anticipates hiring a Research Coordinator in her Children’s Learning Lab at Peabody College, Vanderbilt University.

http://peabody.vanderbilt.edu/Psychology_and_Human_Development/Research_Resources/Childrens_Learning_Lab.xml

Research Coordinator (Research Assistant II) Position

For grant-funded project on helping children learn mathematics

Full-time (40 hrs a week), starting June 2017 for 2 years

Job Summary: 

Set up and conduct experiments on preschool children’s math and spatial skills. Primary responsibilities will be setting up and conducting experiments in local preschools, data management, coding and reporting, preparation of data collection materials and of materials for publications, and general lab management, including supervision of undergraduate students, under moderate supervision.  Research is funded by a grant from the Institute of Education Sciences. For additional information about the project, see:

http://peabody.vanderbilt.edu/departments/psych/research/research_labs/childrens_learning_lab/early-mathematics-development.php

Requirements:

This position requires a bachelor’s degree in Psychology or Education or a related field, and 2 years of employment in a related area. Requirements also include previous experience working with young children, experience conducting psychological research and working in schools, and excellent organizational, interpersonal, and computer skills.  Previous research experience in tasks such as assessing children one-on-one, conducting literature reviews and data coding, and experience teaching or tutoring in school settings is highly desirable. Must be able to travel to data collection sites in the community.

Email questions and inquires to learninglab@vanderbilt.edu. Please include a resume, a brief description of your interest in the position and your main qualifications, and contact information for 2-3 professional references.  Additional details about formally applying to the position will be sent as soon as the link through Human Resources is available.

Laboratory Coordinator Position: The University of Virginia's Early Development Lab (Angeline LIllard's Laboratory)

The University of Virginia’s Early Development Laboratory, directed by Angeline Lillard, anticipates hiring a full-time laboratory coordinator (with a preference to applicants who are interested in staying for at least 2 years) to help with studies of children’s social and cognitive development, particularly focusing on pretend play, and Montessori education. The position entails many aspects of lab management including recruitment, design and running of studies, working with graduate students and post-docs, managing undergraduate research assistants, entering data, overseeing materials and records management, purchasing off grants, interfacing with office personnel, and so on.

Ability to work well with people of a range of ages and backgrounds, creative problem-solving skills, high energy and a strong work ethic, and being extremely well-organized and detail-oriented are important credentials. Prior child development laboratory experience is expected. To overlap several weeks with the current coordinator, the new hire will begin work in late July.

More information about our laboratory’s research can be found at: http://faculty.virginia.edu/ASLillard/home.html

To apply, please send a cover letter describing the reason for your interest in the position and your main qualifications, a CV, and the names and contact information for 3 professional references to Angeline Lillard at:

earlydevlabcoordinator@gmail.com

Please name all files beginning with your last name.your first name.and whether it is the cover letter or CV. Thank you.

Volunteers Wanted at the Boys and Girls Club

Semester Long Volunteers Wanted

The Boys and Girls Club of Bloomington is actively recruiting outgoing, patient and creative long-term (at least one semester) volunteers. We need volunteers who will be be engaging, positive role models for our members. At the BGCB we do our best to provide fun, educational and engaging programs activities for our members. We have many volunteer opportunities within our Club that can be customized to your schedule. The Club is typically open between 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm. We ask volunteers to commit to 4-5 hours a week (you are more than welcome to do additional hours) for the entirety of the semester to build strong and meaningful relationships with our members. Homework help, bike riding club, flag football, one-on-one tutoring, cheer, cooking club are just some of the activities that volunteers can be involved with. The Club serves 150-180 members a day with diverse demographic, ethnic, and financial backgrounds.  Volunteers must be comfortable working with children from the age 6 to 18. Volunteers are depended on and treated as regular staff members and are vital to the club running smoothly.

Not only does volunteering at the club look great on a resume, you also have a chance to gain internship experience after one semester as a volunteer.

If this sounds like a perfect fit for you, please email Anna for an application at lsvolunteercoordinator@bgcbloomington.org or stop into our location at 311 S Lincoln Street.

Position Opening at Riley Hospital

Lab Manager Position at the University of Delaware

FULL-TIME LABORATORY MANAGER

The Communication Sciences and Disorders Program at the University of Delaware is seeking a full-time Limited Term Researcher (i.e., lab manager/coordinator), under the supervision of Drs. Giovanna Morini and Sayako Earle. The successful candidate will work jointly in the newly formed Speech Language Acquisition & Multilingualism (SLAM) and Memory & Perception of Speech (MAPS) labs.

The candidate will help with various aspects of our research including: training and supervising undergraduate research assistants; managing participant recruitment; coordinating lab calendars/scheduling, interacting with children, families, and schools; entering, coding, and analyzing data; purchasing and upkeep of equipment and supplies; reading relevant literature; organizing outreach to the local community; helping with conference presentations and manuscripts; submitting and renewing IRB protocols.

We are especially interested in someone who has excellent social skills, is organized, detail-oriented, resourceful, and has the ability to multi-task. It is important for the candidate to be able to work independently and as part of a team. A bachelor's degree in speech language pathology, psychology, education, or a related field is required.  Preferred qualifications include: interest and background working with young children; previous research experience; strong technical and computer skills.

This is a great position for a recent college graduate who would like to gain further experience in an intensive research setting before applying to graduate school. The position offers full, excellent benefits (including dental and vision) and an exciting working environment.

 

To apply for the position, email (1) a cover letter describing your relevant experience and future goals; (2) your CV; and (3) have three letters of recommendation sent to Dr. Giovanna Morini at: gmorini@udel.edu. Applications will be processed on a rolling basis. The start date is flexible, but we prefer someone who could start before September 2017.

Research Assistant: Institute of Living, Connecticut

PSYCHOLOGY RESEARCH ASSISTANT: The Anxiety Disorders Center at the Institute of Living/Hartford Hospital is seeking a full-time Research Assistant to coordinate projects in psychological and psychiatric research.  This is a full-time grant-funded research assistant position with primary responsibilities on a study investigating the neural mechanisms of cognitive-behavioral therapy response in patients with hoarding disorder and secondary responsibilities on other related research studies.  Duties will include coordinating participant recruitment, collecting study data, and database management. Other responsibilities may include assistance with grant preparation and article writing, preparation of study materials, and data analysis.  The research assistant will have opportunities to co-author scientific papers and journal articles.

Qualifications include a BA/BS in psychology or related field, including coursework in research methods and/or statistics. Advanced degrees beyond the BA/BS and experience with fMRI are not needed.  Successful candidates will demonstrate a conscientious work style and strong interpersonal skills. This is an excellent entry-level position for a college graduate who is interested in gaining additional research experience before going on to graduate study.

Anticipated start date is in Summer 2017.  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please e-mail resume/curriculum vitae and two letters of recommendation to: David F. Tolin, Ph.D., Director, Anxiety Disorders Center, The Institute of Living/Hartford Hospital at david.tolin@hhchealth.org. 

Stand Up for Science!

The Concerned Scientists @ IU would like to invite you to a campus-community forum "Stand Up for Science!"  April 20th, from 5:30-7pm in Hodge Hall 2075. 

This event, hosted by Bloomington Mayor John Hamilton and IU Vice Provost for Research Rick Van Kooten, will feature a series of short presentations by IU faculty and students and a keynote talk by Michael Halpern, associate director of the Center for Science and Democracy at the Union of Concerned Scientists in Washington. Afterwards, there will be a structured discussion and reception with refreshments. 

Also, if you're looking to go to Saturday's March for Science in Indianapolis, the Concerned Scientists @ IU are taking a charter bus and have a few free seats available for students! If you're interested, email Prof. Tim Londergan at tlonderg@indiana.edu. 

Job Announcement--Temporary Research Specialist: University of Chicago/Thirty Million Words

The Thirty Million Words Initiative at the University of Chicago seeks a part-time Research Specialist to assist with statistical analyses of TMW studies. At the direction of the Research Director for the lab, the individual will manage and clean data sets, conduct statistical analysis, write up study findings, and perform other data-related tasks as assigned. The candidate must be a team player who is highly organized, analytic, detail-oriented, and possesses a strong ability to problem-solve. 

Responsibilities Include: 
- Manage and maintain organized data sets for active and complete studies 
- Prepare data sets for statistical analysis 
- Conduct statistical analyses on data sets at the direction of the Research Director 
- Clearly communicate analytic findings with Research Director and research team 
- Prepare written reports of statistical analyses and findings in clear, concise, and timely manner 
- Other duties as assigned  

Requirements and Competencies:

- Bachelor's degree in a field relevant to the research being conducted required. Master's degree preferred.  

- Experience with statistical analysis software (R, SPSS, or STATA) required.

- Demonstrated ability to conduct analyses to examine the effectiveness of longitudinal RCT studies, for example but not limited to, multiple regressions (mediations/moderations), linear mixed model, required.

- A minimum of one year of relevant research experience preferred.  

-Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines required. 
-Ability to manage data from multiple projects required. 
-High attention to detail required. 
-Ability to work independently and take initiative required. 
-Knowledge in relevant scientific field required. 
-Knowledge of research techniques or methods required. 
-Knowledge of regulatory policies and procedures required. 
-Analytical skills required. 
-Problem-solving skills required. 
-Organizational skills required. 
-Verbal and written communication skills required. 
-Knowledge of Microsoft Office required.  

To apply, please submit your application materials here: jobopportunities.uchicago.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=234505  

Recruiting Undergraduate Students for Research Experience

Available Research Assistant Positions: Summer 2017 onward

The Comparative Cognition Lab is looking for ambitious undergraduates interested in assisting a graduate student beginning in Summer 2017.

Our lab studies memory systems in rats. As a research assistant you will be providing technical assistance and learning how to train rats in a behavioral procedure where we examine episodic memory using olfactory discrimination tasks. This is an entry-level lab position. No prior research experience is necessary; we will train you to do all of the required procedures and to handle the animals.

To learn more about our lab, please visit our website:

Research: http://www.indiana.edu/~compcogn/

People: http://www.indiana.edu/~compcogn/people.html

Select Publications: http://www.indiana.edu/~compcogn/publications.html

If you are interested in this research opportunity, are comfortable working with rats, and have 10 hours (~2 hours per day) available every week, please contact Danielle Panoz-Brown at dpanoz@umail.iu.edu, with the email subject --Comparative Cognition Lab Research Assistant Position--. Again, no prior lab experience is needed (we will teach you how to handle the rats). Please provide the following relevant information in your response: prior research experience (if any), prior animal handling experience (if any), your availability to work (tentative time blocks available), current resume, year in school, major, and a short summary describing why you are interested in working in this lab.

Summer Job Assisting Campers with Behavioral Issues/Disabilities

Kid City summer camp is an inclusive camp located here in Bloomington, IN. We serve both campers with and without disabilities and are actively seeking individuals who are interested in working with children with disabilities and/or behavior issues.

Trailblazers and Innovators

JOIN US IUB (April 19) and IUPUI (April 20) Space is limited. RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY Register Now

The GMC is happy to welcome Dr. Kevin Cokley from the University of Texas at Austin as our 2017 Innovators and Trailblazers scholar. On both campuses, Dr. Cokley will meet with students for small group discussions about mentoring and navigating the academy. He will meet with faculty and staff to discuss his current research on impostor phenomenon and mental health. Finally, he will offer a public talk and book signing.   NOTE: Due to our annual Trailblazers and Innovators Scholar-in-Residence, The Center will not host the programs below during the week of April 17th.  Drop-In, Write On April 19, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. April 20, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m Please consider joining us for Dr. Kevin Cokley's visit! SCHEDULE April 19, IUB Morning Lecture 9:45-11 a.m. @ IMU University Club, President's Room "Who Are You? A Conversation on Imposter Phenomena" Lunch Workshop with Graduate Students 12-1:30 p.m. @ Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center, Bridgwaters Lounge  "Navigate the Academy: Can I Get a Seat at the Table?" Reception & Book Signing 4-5 p.m. @ NMBCC Bridgwaters Lounge Public Talk 5-6:30 p.m. @ NMBCC Grand Hall "From Theory to Practice: Community Engagement in the Academy"   April 20, IUPUI Individual Meetings with Faculty and Staff (please contact Dr. Tabitha Hardy at tamhardy@iupui.edu) Conversation with Graduate Students (Lunch will be provided) 12-1:30 p.m. @ University Library 1170 Conference Room (755 W Michigan st, Indianapolis, IN 46202) "Discussion on your Path to Success" Reception 3:30-4 p.m. @ University Hall (AD) 2041/2043 Public Talk 4-5 p.m. @ University Hall (AD) 2041/2043 (420 University Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46202) "Engaging Race & Education. Past, Present, Future"   CLICK HERE TO RSVP Dr. Cokley's research can be broadly categorized in the area of African American psychology, with a focus on racial and ethnic identity development, academic motivation and academic achievement. A theme of much of his research is understanding the psychological and environmental factors that impact African American student achievement. Dr. Cokley's research and scholarship have led him to challenge the notion that African American students are anti-intellectual, and to critically re-examine the impact of racial and ethnic identity and gender on academic achievement. Recently Dr. Cokley has started exploring the impostor phenomenon and its relationship to mental health and academic outcomes among ethnic minority students. To learn more about Dr. Cokley’s work, visit: https://education.utexas.edu/faculty/kevin_cokley or Perceived Discrimination, Imposter Feelings, and the Mental Health of High-Achieving Students of Color: https://youtu.be/0IIwjaeeso0​ For more information and questions, please email The Graduate Mentoring Center at gmcgaops@iu.edu.

Research Assistant Position at Dartmouth

The Center for Technology and Behavioral Health (CTBH: http://www.c4tbh.org/) at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth currently has a new position open to assist Drs. Alan Budney and Catherine Stanger in research on the development and evaluation of psychosocial treatments for adolescents.  The primary focus of this position will be an NIH funded project involving a randomized trial of an intervention for adolescent substance use. This position provides excellent experience for persons seeking to build skills necessary for conducting clinical research, and for those planning to apply to graduate or medical school.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The research assistant will monitor ongoing data collection at the clinical site, preparing reports for the PI, the IRB, and the funding agency and working with the remote research team to ensure high quality data collection. There will also be opportunities to work with senior investigators and postdoctoral fellows on data analyses, manuscript preparation, and grant writing.  

REQUIREMENTS One year of experience in research with human subjects, and previous project-related work involving complex project design and communications is preferred.  Bachelor’s degree in human services related field, a social science, or the equivalent.  Experience with Redcap and other database, data management, and statistics is highly desirable.

A 1-year commitment to the position is preferred. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, responsible, able to work independently, and have great interpersonal and communication skills as well as meticulous attention to detail.

The position is open immediately and will start as soon as the selected candidate is available.

Please email resume to Dr. Budney to apply: alan.budney@dartmouth.edu

Internship in New Zealand

The New Zealand Labour Party has recently launched a fellowship program for international students. Our election is on September 23rd this year. Fellows will not be compensated financially, but it should prove an interesting experience and it will be a boon for their CVs. Fellows will be expected to stay for a minimum of six weeks, at any time between mid-May and election day itself. Fellows may stay for longer should they wish. We can provide housing free-of-charge for fellows, in addition to basic groceries. We will also pay for all fellowship-related travel.

Fellows will also receive lectures from:

1) NZLP Leader and Deputy Leader

2) Former NZ Prime Minister Helen Clark

3) Current ambassadors to NZ

4) Senior NZLP stakeholders and party staff, including the President and the Chief of Staff

5) Teleconferences with senior Democratic Party and UK Labour Party staff (my colleague and I previously worked for these organisations)

As I'm sure you appreciate, it is quite hard to get a career in politics, and this fellowship offers able students the chance to get a foot in the door. I personally studied Psychology at a British university and then interned on a campaign in Australia, and it was thanks to the latter that I ultimately got a job working in a foreign policy think tank and subsequently for a political party.

Lab Manager Position at Carnegie Mellon University

David Creswell’s lab is hiring a full time lab manager in the Department of Psychology at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA. Ideally, we aim to hire someone for a two-year position (or longer) starting around June 1, 2017. Our lab works at the interface between health psychology, social psychology, clinical psychology, and health neuroscience. We study stress and coping, focusing on stress management strategies (e.g., self-affirmation, cognitive reappraisal) and interventions (e.g., mindfulness meditation) for understanding stress resilience processes. You can find out more about our research here: http://www.psy.cmu.edu/~creswell/index.html.

The lab manager we seek must be comfortable supporting multiple ongoing projects and a multidisciplinary team, including a large NIH-funded trial of mindfulness meditation training for older adults. Lab manager responsibilities include: implementation of community intervention studies, coordination of NIH and IRB protocols, facilitating collaborative research across institutions, recruiting new research participants, running behavioral sessions, assisting instructors with intervention implementation, coordinating assessments and monitoring incoming data, and assisting with preparation of manuscripts, presentations and data analyses. The lab manager will also be heavily involved in the mentoring and coordination of undergraduate and post-baccalaureate research assistants. This job certainly involves a lot but offers lots of opportunities for making an impact at multiple levels. 

Applicants should have a B.A. or B. S. degree in psychology, statistics, neuroscience, decision science, or other related fields. The ideal candidate will have excellent leadership skills, prior research experience, strong interpersonal skills, exemplary written and oral communication, and the ability to work independently and as a member of a team. Data analysis experience is a plus, but not required.

Interested applicants are encouraged to contact lab manager Hayley Rahl (hrahl@andrew.cmu.edu) or Dr. David Creswell (creswell@cmu.edu) with questions. This is a full time paid position with benefits. Pittsburgh is surprisingly awesome. If you would like to apply for the position, please email Hayley with your CV and cover letter describing your interests in this job and contact information for at least three references.  

Lab Manager Position: Georgetown Early Learning Project

Research Assistant, Department of Psychology – Georgetown College

Georgetown’s Department of Psychology  is home to a diverse and collaborative community of scholars who conduct research in psychology, neuroscience, and public policy, and who teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate level. Research by Faculty in the Department of Psychology - from basic science investigations of behavior and brain function to applications for public policy - is directed at Georgetown University’s goal of creating and communicating knowledge in the service of the common good. 

Our Undergraduate Program offers a Major and a Minor in Psychology and provides a variety of opportunities for scholarship and extracurricular enrichment. Our Graduate Program offers a five-year program of study in developmental science leading to a Ph.D. in Psychology, with concentrations in Human Development and Public Policy and Lifespan Cognitive Neuroscience, as well as a dual degree combining a Ph.D. in Psychology and a Master of Public Policy degree in collaboration with the McCourt School of Public Policy.

The Research Assistant provides administrative and research support to Georgetown’s Early Learning Project.  S/he assists with laboratory as well as with recruiting and testing of study participants. S/he will be trained to run memory flexibility, memory interference and cognitive flexibility studies and collect data in the field and code data in the laboratory. Reporting to the Principal Investigator (PI) and working with a PhD student, the Research 

Assistant has duties that include but are not limited to:

•      Participates in field visits to the participants’ homes to collect data.
•      Performs coding and collation of data – and trains team members on coding practice
•      Performs administrative duties – for example, preparation of materials for families, and maintenance of records.
•      Participates in team meetings and answers logistical questions.

Requirements

•     Bachelor’s degree from a 4-year  college
•     Preference for Spanish speaking skills
•     Current driver’s license
•     Preference for prior research experience working directly with young children

Please apply here

https://georgetown.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Georgetown_Admin_Careers/job/Main-Campus/Research-Assistant--Department-of-Psychology---Georgetown-College_JR01260-1

Lab Manager/Research Assistant Position - NYU Applied Psychology Department

Lab Manager/Research Assistant Position – NYU Applied Psychology Department

Dr. Natalie H. Brito is seeking a full-time (40 hours/week) Lab Manager/Research Assistant to work on studies examining the development of language and memory during infancy and early childhood. The expected start data is August or September 2017. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual who would like to gain research experience in preparation for a graduate career.

Responsibilities include: (1) conducting experiments with young children (including: recruiting, scheduling, and data collection); (2) processing and analyzing data; (3) training and supervising undergraduate research assistants; (4) performing general administrative duties, including data management, lab web pages and participant recruiting systems; (5) programming scientific experiments and developing experimental stimuli, (6) assisting with IRB protocol creation and compliance, (7) conducting literature searches and reviews to assist in manuscript preparation; and (8) providing general support for the PI including, but not limited to, purchasing and maintaining lab equipment.

Recommended background and skills include: a bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Neuroscience or other related fields, the ability to work independently, keen attention to detail, and the ability to interact warmly and professionally with parents and children. Strong organizational, managerial, problem-solving, and analytic skills are essential.

Additional highly desired qualifications include:

-        Fluency in Spanish

-        Strong computational, statistical, or technical skills (e.g., Matlab, R, SPSS)

-        Experience with EEG/ERP

-        Research experience with infants and young children

A 2-year commitment is preferred, but 1-year commitments will be considered. Review of applications will begin May 1, 2017 and continue until the position is filled. Interested individuals should email a cover letter describing their interests and relevant experience, CV, and names and contact information of two references to Natalie H. Brito at natalie.brito@nyu.edu.  Please include all documents in a single PDF file.

New York University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. NYU is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its hiring and promotion process without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy or childbirth (or related medical condition), sexual orientation, partnership status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital, parental or familial status, caregiver status, national origin, ethnicity, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military unemployment status, or any other legally protected basis. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels. 

Lab Manager Position at the University of Delaware

UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE

Dr. Roberta M. Golinkoff

POSITION AVAILABLE FOR START DATE AROUND JUNE 1, 2017

FULL-TIME LABORATORY MANAGER

The Child's Play, Learning and Development Lab at the University of Delaware needs a highly capable, eager, and well-spoken individual to serve as a full-time laboratory manager and project coordinator for an IES-funded project to develop a language assessment for toddlers. A recent college graduate having majored in psychology or a related field and looking for additional research experience before going on to graduate school would be ideal. Former laboratory coordinators have accumulated paper presentations and publications and then gone on to the graduate schools of their choice.

The laboratory is extremely active and highly collaborative with a focus on language acquisition, spatial skills, and learning through play. Strong writing skills are essential as the lab manager collaborates on publications, writes grant reports, and presents at conferences. Attention to detail, the ability to multi-task, and organizational skills are a must as the lab manager connects the lab to the University IRB office, manages participant recruitment, and oversees purchasing equipment and supplies. As the project coordinator for the IES language grant, the lab manager organizes meetings between the different sites, collects data at local preschools and daycares, and plays a strong role in the development of the assessment.

The lab manager must also have excellent social skills. In addition to training and supervising undergraduate research assistants, the lab manager cultivates a team orientation and fosters a high degree of professionalism among laboratory members. The applicant must be excellent with young children and their parents as well as with the staff they interface with at the University and in the field. Previous research experience in a psychology or related laboratory is required and an interest and background in how young children learn is desirable.

Upon mutual satisfaction, you would be asked to make a commitment to remain for a two-year term that offers full, excellent benefits (including dental and vision) and an exciting working environment. Preferred start date is June 1, 2017.

Materials: please send a CV, cover letter, and the names and contact information for your three recommenders to the current Laboratory Manager, Tara Saunders, at tsaund@udel.edu.  Please also have your three recommenders send their letters there as well. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity Employer which encourages applications from minority group members, women, individuals with a disability and veterans. The University's Notice of Non-Discrimination can be found at http://www.udel.edu/home/legal-notices. Employment offers will be conditioned upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

Hutton Honors Council Association Undergrad Research Fair

 If you’ve always been curious about how to get involved in research as an undergraduate and what research entails, then come join the Math and Science Honors Council for a research fair!

Students and graduate students in various research labs will be there to present information on their labs and there will be sign up sheets for students interested in applying for labs. 

The event is on April 13^th from 6-7:30 pm in Global International Studies Building (GISB) 1060. Some fields included are chemistry, biology, physics, and psychology. All majors are welcome, there will be free Papa John’s pizza!

IU Life Sciences Day at Kelley

Lab Manager Position at Notre Dame

The Cognition Learning and Development (CLAD) Lab at the University of Notre Dame is seeking a lab manager to begin in summer 2017. Members of the lab study various aspects of children's mathematical thinking, with a primary focus on mathematical concepts children construct in the preschool and elementary school years. You can find out more about the lab by visiting our website: http://www.nd.edu/~nmcneil.

The lab manager will help our team with all aspects of our research. Some duties include: interacting with children, families, and schools; helping to mentor and manage undergraduate students; helping to design and administer mathematics lessons and activities for children; entering, coding, and analyzing data; maintaining databases; purchasing and upkeep of equipment; reading relevant literature; writing a lab newsletter for parents and teachers; organizing outreach to the local community; helping with conference presentations and manuscripts.

We are especially interested in someone who is sociable, organized, detail-oriented, and resourceful. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team is a must. Minimum bachelor's degree required. Preferred qualifications include: coursework in psychology, education, and/or mathematics; experience working with children in preschool and/or elementary school; previous research experience; and strong technical and computer skills.

To apply for the position, email (1) a cover letter describing your relevant experience and future goals; (2) your resume; and (3) the names, email addresses, and phone numbers of three references to: Nicole McNeil <nmcneil@nd.edu>. Applications will be processed on a rolling basis. The start date is flexible, but we prefer someone who could start before July 2017.

Psi Chi Graduate School Information Panel

Indiana University's Psi Chi, The International Honor Society in Psychology, will be hosting a Graduate School Information Panel on Monday, April 17 in room PY137C from 7-9pm. The panelists will discuss their thoughts on graduate school, how to get into graduate school, and their experiences about how graduate school has influenced their career. 

- Faculty panelists will speak from 7-8pm. 

- Graduate students will hold discussion from 8-9pm. 

Food and drinks will also be provided!

If you can come, please RSVP:

- This reservation will request your first and last name only to ensure you have a seat reserved.   

- This reservation will also address any food allergies.

https://iu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8Cf5nAsFH5lCbU9

If you are interested in how this meeting is conducted and have any input about what is to be discussed during and after the panel, please click the link below:

https://iu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3fyjGf4QCPVOVLv

Lab Manager Position, Bergelson Lab at Duke

This is for a one year minimum full-time lab manager position in Duke's Psychology & Neuroscience department, starting June or July 2017. 

The Bergelson Lab at Duke, an NIH and NEH funded lab in Duke's Psychology & Neuroscience department, is looking to hire an excited, competent, and detail-oriented recent graduate to be an active member of our research team as lab manager. The lab's focus is on language development, and in particular, on how word learning interfaces with other levels of linguistic representation, and other dimensions of cognitive and social development. We are part of Duke CHILD Studies.

The lab manager position entails working with families, infants, and toddlers, and a team of researchers from the undergraduate to postdoctoral level. 

The lab manager's duties will include:
* managing a team of RAs in various annotation-related tasks for the home recordings in the SEEDLingS Corpus,
* scheduling and running in-lab eyetracking and discrimination experiments with infants and adults,
* data processing, coding, and analysis,
* vocabulary assessment and other cognitive development measures, 
* miscellaneous aspects of project and lab upkeep.

This would be an excellent position for someone looking for research experience with infants and families, in visual, environmental, social, and linguistic aspects of cognitive development. 

The lab manager's contribution would potentially lead to authorship on posters, conference talks, and papers published from the results of these data, and hands-on involvement in the nuts-and-bolts of research in cognitive development.

Requirements:
* BA or BS in psychology, cognitive science, linguistics, or a related field
* strong independent work ethic
* previous research experience in a psych, cogsci, linguistics, or related research lab 
* Ability to manage deadlines and thrive in a fast-paced working environment
* Feeling comfortable interacting with infants and families
* Ability to troubleshoot and learn software and scripting methods on-the-job

Other desiderata:
* experience with audio, video, and image file manipulation
* basic programming skills (e.g. Python and R),
* experience interacting with infants and families
* eyetracking experience (desired but not required)

The position begins June or July 2017. This is a one year position, with the possibility of extension. 

Applicants should send a CV (which includes GPA, relevant course and research experience, and references) and a cover letter to elika.bergelson@duke.edu with the title "Bergelson Lab Manager Position".

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with the goal of hiring the best candidate by the end of May if not sooner.

Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, or disability.

Fun Summer Research Opportunity, Application Deadline April 21st