Georgia State University - Language Research Center - Research Coordinator Position

[Michael Beran]

For more details, contact Dr. Michael Beran at mbe...@gsu.edu.

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https://gsu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl

The ideal candidate for this position will have experience working with rhesus macaques and/or capuchin monkeys, which is preferred. Experience working with animals in psychological and behavioral studies (outside of a medical setting and animal shelters) is essential.

The essential duties and responsibilities are the following:

• Scheduling investigator access to research animals, rhesus macaques, and capuchins and communicating with off-site investigators to coordinate data collection (e.g., installing research software and emailing data).
•  Coordinating the research schedule for postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, undergraduate interns, and students.
• Assisting on-site investigators with research activities, such as recording data and coding video of research sessions.
• Designing, implementing, and maintaining research devices, including computerized and mechanical apparatus. 
• Writing software for computerized research projects, using knowledge of computer programming for experimental psychological research (e.g., Python, R stats, Visual Basic 6.0). 

Disclaimer: This job requisition provides a high-level job definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties. As such, job duties and/or responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may change at the discretion the employee’s direct supervisor. 

Qualifications

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Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in the assigned research area or a combination of education and related experience.

Preferred Hiring Qualifications:

• Experience working with rhesus macaques and/or capuchin monkeys is preferred. Experience working with animals in psychological and behavioral studies (outside of a medical setting and animal shelters) is essential.