Lab Coordinator Position at UC Riverside
Rebekah Richert
UCR Childhood Cognition Lab
Lab Coordinator
The Childhood Cognition Lab at UCR is seeking a full-time lab coordinator, to begin August 2024. Under the supervision of Dr. Rebekah Richert, the lab conducts research on cultural influences on cognitive development in early childhood and has a leadership role with the Developing Belief Network (https://www.developingbelief.com/). The lab coordinator will work with undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctoral researchers on projects related to children’s religious and supernatural concept development. Duties include managing and leading research projects in the lab: designing studies, creating stimuli, recruiting participants, testing children and adults, coding videotaped interactions, data entry, analyzing data, and participating in the final synthesis of research for publication. The position also involves administrative duties, such as interviewing, hiring, training, and scheduling undergraduate volunteers, managing participant recruitment, purchasing equipment, and planning lab events and meetings. For more information about the lab, visit https://www.childcoglab.org/.
Preferred qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Cognitive Science, or a related field.
Experience working with children & strong interest in the research topics.
Proficiency with Qualtrics, Excel and SPSS.
Strong organization and writing skills.
The position begins on August 1, 2024, with some flexibility to the start date. Minimum 1 year commitment, with option of renewal for second year. Pay and benefits commensurate with experience, according to the UCR Staff Research Associate scale.
To apply for this position, please visit https://jobsportal.ucr.edu/jobs/33407825.
Applications should include a 1- to 2-page letter outlining the applicant’s relevant experience and reasons for interest in this position, a resume/CV, and a list of at least 3 references with contact information. Review of applications will begin July 1, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.
Please direct questions to Dr. Rebekah Richert (Rebekah...@ucr.edu).