Open Lab Manager Position at UC Berkeley Psychology
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UC Berkeley Lab Manager Position
Language and Cognitive Development Lab and UC Dreams Lab
The Language and Cognitive Development Lab (PI:Prof. Mahesh Srinivasan) and the UC Dreams Lab (PI: Prof. Arianne Eason) at the UC Berkeley Department of Psychology, are seeking a joint, full-time lab manager for a 1-2 year appointment beginning at the end of June. The Language and Cognitive Development Lab addresses how linguistic, social, and cognitive abilities arise and interact with one another in human development and across cultures. The UC Dreams Lab is focused on understanding the nature of prejudice, bias, and inequality development across numerous social groups.
Responsibilities for the position will include many research-related activities, such as recruiting and scheduling participants, designing and creating experimental stimuli, testing infants, toddlers, and adults, and assisting with data analysis and the preparation of research for publication. The position will also include administrative duties, such as recruiting and training undergraduate assistants, coordinating with local daycare centers and museums, maintaining participant records, coordinating research expenses, and preparing applications for human subjects approval. There are also likely to be opportunities for contributing to international field work. The position is ideal for a recent college graduate who would like to gain additional research experience before applying to graduate school.
Candidates should have a strong interest in developmental psychology, and a bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline, including at least two years of coursework in psychology or related fields. Candidates should also have had experience working with human subjects, especially children, in an academic research environment. A general fluency with computer software, and strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills (both oral and written) are also required. The strongest candidates will also have experience with statistical software (e.g., R, Python), computer programming (e.g., Matlab) and web design (Javascript/HTML). We also seek candidates who have fluency in spoken and written Hindi, to assist with research projects in India.
The minimum commitment is 1-2 years, and salary and benefits are commensurate with experience, according to the UCB Junior/Assistant specialist pay scale. The position is scheduled to start in late June or early July of 2024.
For information about how to apply, please see posting # JPF04442 on the Berkeley Jobs website. Please include a CV and cover letter (in one file) detailing your interests and experience, and how they fit with the goals of the lab and requirements of the position. Please also identify the names and contact information of at least three academic references on your CV. Applications submitted by June 12th will be given full review. All questions about the position can be directed to this Google Form.