Lab Manager Position Available

[Angua]

Hi guys,

 

This announcement just came over the Cogdev Society mailing list, and it might be a good opportunity for those of you not currently applying (or those of you considering backup plans):

 

 

The Psychology and Development Lab directed by Dr. Alex Shaw at the University of Chicago is seeking a full-time lab manager to begin August 1^st, 2015. 

 

The lab manager will participate in research related to the development of social cognition. The particular focus of this position will entail coordinating projects investigating social influences on children’s allocation decisions and their moral judgments about others.  Responsibilities include overseeing research activities, including but not limited to: participant recruitment both in the lab and at schools, undergraduate research assistant supervision, stimuli creation, testing child participants, and coding and analyzing data.

 

The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented, have excellent communication skills, be able to work independently, and be motivated, creative, and organized.  Excellent computer skills are essential; knowledge of computer programming and/or video editing is preferred.  The candidate must be willing to commit two years to the position. This position is particularly appropriate for individuals who are interested in pursuing graduate studies in psychology.

 

A Bachelor’s degree in psychology or a related field, as well as previous research experience in a developmental psychology laboratory, is highly preferred.  Applicants should send a cover letter, CV/resume, and names of two references to (childpsychlab@gmail.com) by February 22nd to be considered for the position.

 

[Angua]

An update on the mailing list today:

 

Application materials must be submitted to https://jobopportunities.uchicago.edu/ (Type in requisition number: 097769) rather than the e-mail that was listed on the original annoucement.