Berea College Psych Club

03/15/2021

Job Announcement, March 2021: Lab Manager (Research Associate)

Haskins Laboratories, 300 George Street, Suite 900, New Haven CT 06511

Project Directors: Dr. Richard Aslin and Dr. David Lewkowicz



Qualified individuals are invited to apply for one (or possibly two) full-time Lab Manager (Research Associate) position(s) at Haskins Laboratories (https://haskinslabs.org). The successful candidate will join the Language-Learning and Multisensory Brain (LLAMB) lab of Professors Richard Aslin and David Lewkowicz (https://llamblab.haskins.yale.edu/), which investigates the cognitive and neural bases of language learning and development using behavioral (eye-tracking) and neuroimaging (fMRI, EEG and fNIRS) techniques in typically developing infants, children and adults. Professor Aslin conducts research on statistical language learning (supported by NIH grant HD-037082, joint with Professor Elissa Newport at Georgetown), language processing (supported by NIH grant DC-017596, joint with Professor Bob McMurry at Iowa), and neural coding (supported by a Gates Foundation grant, joint with Professor Lauren Emberson at Princeton). Professor Lewkowicz conducts research on auditory-visual integration in infants and children using eye-tracking measures (supported by NSF grant BCS-1946115) and covert attention using EEG frequency-tagging (supported by NIH grant HD-103931).





In addition to data collection, the position involves subject recruitment (infants and children) via the Yale Baby School (https://babyschool.yale.edu/), in collaboration with the Yale Child Study Center (Professor Linda Mayes) and the Yale Psychology Department (Professor Nicholas Turk-Browne).

Requirements include:

• BA or BS in Psychology, Cognitive Science, Neuroscience or related field

Additional relevant skills include:

• Experience with human research, particularly with infants or children

• Experience with eye-tracking devices (Eye-Link, Tobii)

• Experience with neuroimaging techniques (EEG, fMRI, or fNIRS)

• Experience with experimental presentation software packages (e.g., E-Prime, Presentation, PsychoPy)

• Experience with on-line data collection platforms (MTurk, Prolific, LookIt)

• Experience with statistical analysis (e.g., SPSS, R, Matlab)

• Experience with data management software (e.g., FileMakerPro, REDCap, Qualtrics)



Interested applicants should contact Tammy Ursini, Administrative Coordinator ([email protected]) with a cover letter, resume, copy of (unofficial) transcripts, and the names of three potential references. Please note “LLAMB Lab”, in the subject line of your email. Review of applications will begin on April 15 and the position will remain open until filled, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2021 (a later start date is possible). Compensation is commensurate with skills and experience.

03/01/2021

NeLLab at NYU New York is hiring!

The Neuroscience of Language Lab (https://wp.nyu.edu/nellab/) has an opening for a pre-doctoral research scientist in New York. A BA/BS or MA/MS in a cognitive science-related discipline (psychology, linguistics, neuroscience, etc.) or computer science is required.

The hired person would ideally have experience with psycho- and neurolinguistic experiments and a background in statistics and programming. A strong computation background is a big plus. Most important, though, is a can-do attitude, a creative mind, superb organizational and teamwork skills and a passion for research.

The hired person’s role will depend somewhat on the specific qualifications of the person hired but will in all cases involve 1) administrative duties related to overseeing day-to-day operations across our two lab sites (NYC and Abu Dhabi) and 2) MEG research on structural and/or semantic aspects of language.

Our lab aims to be a place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come and do their best work. We have a deep commitment to diversity and encourage applications from underrepresented groups, especially Black, Indigenous, and People of Color.

We are looking to start this position in Summer 2021. Evaluation of applications will begin immediately.


To apply, please submit an application using the following link: https://uscareers-nyu.icims.com/jobs/7766/laboratory-coordinator/job

Application deadline: open until filled

The NEUROSCIENCE OF LANGUAGE LAB (NeLLab) brings together complementary research programs in the cognitive neuroscience of language. We aim to integrate linguistics and neurobiology in an effort to uncover the neural bases of language comprehension and production. Our interdisciplinary research grou...

02/25/2021

University of California, Berkeley

Language and Cognitive Development Lab Summer Internship Program

The Language and Cognitive Development Lab at UC Berkeley, under the direction of Dr. Mahesh Srinivasan, is now accepting applications for our 2021 summer internship program. Highly motivated undergraduates, graduating seniors, and recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Our lab explores how linguistic, cognitive, and social abilities arise during human development and a central goal of our research is exploring how these different aspects of development interact with one another.

The 9-week internship will be from June 1st-July 30th and interns will be expected to work 30 hours/week. This internship will likely be remote due to public health conditions. Interns will be offered a $3,375 stipend.

Interns will work closely with the lab manager, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and each other, and will meet with Professor Srinivasan to discuss their research. Interns will be involved in many facets of the research process, such as: assisting with data collection, working on stimuli creation and preparation of study materials, reading relevant theoretical and empirical papers, recruiting participants, and processing or analyzing data. The goal of this program is to provide a comprehensive, hands-on research experience to students, while making valuable contributions to cognitive science.

Please refer to https://lcdlab.berkeley.edu/summer-internship/ for more information and application instructions. The application deadline is March 15th 8:00 AM PST.

Please direct any questions to Grace Horton at [email protected].

2021 Summer Internship Program Language and Cognitive Development Lab

02/25/2021

Job Description for IES-funded Research Lab Manager Position

Faculty at the Boston College Lynch School of Education and Human Development seek a full-time research lab manager for an IES-funded research project examining the role of spatial reasoning in mathematics learning. The project involves administering child assessments and
implementing a math intervention with first graders in the Boston area.

This position will provide broad exposure to developmental and educational research, as well as an opportunity to co-author publications resulting from the project, making it ideal for someone considering doctoral-level training or other research positions. This is a full-time position potentially extending over 4 years during the time period of the grant, starting at $45,000 in the first year.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or higher (in Psychology or Education or other related field); strong interest in children learning and some experience working with children; excellent written and verbal communication skills.

The expected start date: August 1, 2021.

If interested, please email your CV and a brief letter of interest to Dr. Beth Casey ([email protected]).

02/19/2021

Research Associate / Lab Manager Position in The Social and Cultural Neuroscience Lab directed by Liz Losin at University of Miami

The Social and Cultural Neuroscience Lab (PI: Elizabeth Losin), in the Department of Psychology at the University of Miami is seeking a full time Research Associate (Lab Manager/ Research Assistant). We combine theory and methodology from anthropology, psychology, and neuroscience to understand the complex relationships between culture, the brain, and health. Learn more about our research and our team at www.losinlab.org.

Preferred qualifications:

1) Strong computational skills including statistical analysis and computer programming (e.g., MATLAB, R, Python)

2) Experience collecting and analyzing physiological and fMRI data

3) Experience interacting with research participants from diverse backgrounds

4) Spanish language proficiency



Applications will be accepted immediately and reviewed on a rolling basis; hire date expected to be June 2021. Applications must be submitted through the University of Miami’s Workday Website: https://umiami.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UMCareerStaff/job/Coral-Gables-FL/Research-Associate-1--GAB_R100045000-1



Interested applicants should also send a C.V., undergraduate transcript (unofficial), contact information for two references, brief description of your relevant research experience/ research goals and how they relate to the lab, and writing sample to Liz Losin at [email protected]

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02/17/2021

The Yale Social Cognitive Development Lab (PI: Yarrow Dunham) and Computational Social Cognition Lab (PI: Julian Jara-Ettinger) are hiring a joint lab manager to begin mid-summer (on or around July 1, 2021). The position is full-time with benefits. A two-year commitment is strongly preferred (and is extendable beyond two years contingent on funding and mutual interest). The successful candidate will help to coordinate multiple research programs across the two labs. including experimental, cross-cultural, and computational work.

To apply, please complete form. The form requires a cover letter, a resume or CV, and the names and email addresses for two academic or professional references. Full consideration will be given to all applications received by 11:59 PM PST on March 22nd, 2021.

Qualtrics makes sophisticated research simple and empowers users to capture customer, product, brand & employee experience insights in one place.

02/17/2021

The LiFT project team at the University of Oxford, Department of Education, are accepting applications for two research assistant positions. The positions are fixed term until December 2023.

The project focus is preschool and primary-school age children's learning through apps, including language-learning, creativity development, and parental engagement. The second position involves some work with learning analytics data.

For more information see the two post adverts:
https://my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.display_form?p_company=10&p_internal_external=E&p_display_in_irish=N&p_process_type=&p_applicant_no=&p_form_profile_detail=&p_display_apply_ind=Y&p_refresh_search=Y&p_recruitment_id=149513

https://my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.display_form?p_company=10&p_internal_external=E&p_display_in_irish=N&p_process_type=&p_applicant_no=&p_form_profile_detail=&p_display_apply_ind=Y&p_refresh_search=Y&p_recruitment_id=149512

You can also contact our HR representative Martyna Matejska at [email protected].

The application deadline is 12th March 2021 at 12:00 GMT.

02/17/2021

The Developmental Psychopathology Lab at the University of Iowa (Director: Dr. Isaac Petersen) is looking for a full-time research lab coordinator to assist in research studies examining the mechanisms in the development of externalizing behavior problems (e.g., aggression, conduct problems), self-regulation, and school readiness in young children, with special emphasis on neural mechanisms (EEG/ERP). The current lab coordinator was just admitted to a Ph.D. program in Clinical Psychology! Responsibilities include participant recruitment and retention, scheduling, conducting batteries of neural and behavioral testing with children, data management and analysis, coordination of research assistants, and performing other research and administrative tasks as coordinator of the research team. Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in psychology or a related discipline, substantial research or work experience with young children, and experience using software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access. Experience with EEG/ERP is desirable but not required. Experience with computer software such as REDCap, R, and E-Prime is desirable but not required. We are looking for someone who can commit to the position for 2 years. The initial appointment will be for one year beginning in Summer 2021, with the possibility of renewal for a 2nd year depending on performance and available funding.

To apply, please fill out the online application (including resume/CV, a letter of interest, and transcripts) at the following link: https://uiowa.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4SFCZbFsJKT1GCx

For more information about the position, see the attached job posting (https://psychology.uiowa.edu/developmental-psychopathology-lab/hiring), or contact: [email protected]

Seeking a full-time lab coordinator The Developmental Psychopathology Lab at the University of Iowa (Director: Dr. Isaac Petersen) is looking for a full-time research lab coordinator to assist in research studies examining the mechanisms in the development of externalizing behavior problems (e.g., a...

02/13/2021

THE RISC INITIATIVE: RESEARCH FOR INTELLIGENCE & SECURITY CHALLENGES
SUMMER INTERNSHIP FOR HARD SECURITY PROBLEMS
JUNE 1 – AUGUST 6, 2021
The Applied Research Laboratory for Intelligence and Security (ARLIS) at the University of Maryland, College Park, is seeking outstanding undergraduate and graduate students to participate in the virtual Research for Intelligence & Security Challenges (RISC) Initiative internship program, building off the success of the 2020 AI Research for IC Challenges (AIRICC) program. This exciting 10-week paid program will pair students with mentors from UMD campus and the Department of Defense (DOD) and Intelligence Community (IC) community, and offer the potential opportunity to be considered for future employment with the US government, to include possible sponsorship for a security clearance.

Students will be introduced to career opportunities with the DoD and IC as well as develop their technical capabilities through hands-on real-world problems. Project topics will be posed by government operators, and supported with realistic data sets and other materials. Over the 10-week period, students will participate in lectures and regular team development meetings in a shared virtual work environment. The summer program will conclude with a demonstration event and workshop, with a panel of visiting experts from DOD/IC to discuss the results.

ELIGIBILITY:
We seek outstanding graduate and senior undergraduate students with expertise in the disciplines listed below. Students must be U.S. citizens and be available full-time for the duration of the program. Candidates do not need to be University of Maryland students, though UMD students are of course encourages to apply. Selection criteria emphasize technical strengths in relevant fields, experience working both independently and in teams, and demonstrated interest in contributing to national security.

While specific topics are in development, the missions supported are likely to include geospatial analysis, human geography, disinformation, insider risk, and critical technology protection. The RISC Initiative is particularly seeking interns with expertise in one or more of the following disciplines:

Computer Science, Information Science & Engineering: AI/ML algorithmic development, HCI, data science, data and knowledge engineering, software engineering, systems engineering, media analysis and forensics, information systems design, GIS;
Mathematics and Statistics: Data analytics, quantitative modeling, experimental design, graph analytics, data visualization;
Social & Behavioral Sciences: anthropology, human geography (e.g., pattern of life and mobility modeling), cognitive/neuroscience & psychology, criminal justice, teamwork and group dynamics, communications, disinformation and misinformation;
Library Science: Data curation, tagging, metadata, repositories, social media analytics;
Additional topics may include: Measurement and evaluation of learning outcomes, environmental modeling and remote sensing, human factors, regulatory public policy.


REMUNERATION:
Interns will be paid a weekly stipend up to $1,000, commensurate with education and experience. Given the virtual platform, housing accommodations, transportation, and food allowances are not provided.



TO APPLY:
Please assemble a package including

Your resume,
A copy of your transcripts,
One recommendation letter from a professor or former supervisor
(send directly to [email protected] with “Recommendation letter for [name]” as the subject line), and
A letter of interest describing your disciplinary focus (referencing the topic areas above), experiences that have prepared you for success in an internship focused on intelligence and security challenges, and anything else in your background that that could be helpful for the selection committee to know.
Submit your package (and send any questions) to: [email protected].

The deadline for applications is Friday, February 26, 2021.

Notifications to accepted students will be sent out by Friday, April 9, 2021.

02/13/2021

College of Staten Island, City University of New York
Child Development Lab Summer Undergraduate Research Internship

The CSI Child Development Lab, under the direction of Dr. Sarah Berger, is now accepting applications for our NSF-funded 2021 Summer Undergraduate Research Internship

The goal of this internship is to promote research experience for undergraduates from groups typically under-represented in the sciences. Interns will work closely with Dr. Sarah Berger and will collaborate with graduate and other undergraduate students to receive hands-on research experience working directly with families. This internship will be fully remote.

This is a paid internship running June 1 - Aug 5. Students work 4 days/week and can receive up to a $3000 stipend. Applicants should be current undergraduates who are interested in developmental science, cognitive or motor development, or sleep and who intend to pursue graduate training in these or similar areas.

Learn more about the lab here:
https://csichildlab.wixsite.com/csichildlab

and fill out an application here by March 12:
https://csichildlab.wixsite.com/csichildlab/researchopps

For the past several summers, the Child Development Lab at the College of Staten Island, City University of New York, directed by Dr. Sarah Berger, has hosted PAID NSF-funded undergraduate research internships.

02/12/2021

Lab Coordinator in Cognitive Neuroscience
The Preston Lab
Center for Learning and Memory
The University of Texas at Austin

The Preston Lab is recruiting a full time Lab Coordinator with a start date in summer 2021. The lab uses behavioral, computational, and brain imaging techniques to explore how children, adolescents, and adults acquire and use knowledge. The Lab Coordinator will play an important role in experiment development and implementation. The position is ideally suited for some who is looking to gain experience in advanced neuroimaging methods before applying to graduate school.

Required qualifications:
- BA/BS in Psychology, Neuroscience, Computer Science or a related field.
- Previous research experience, preferably with behavioral and/or fMRI techniques.
- Well-developed organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Flexible availability for data collection and outreach events.

Preferred qualifications:
- At least 1-year experience working in a research lab with children and/or adolescents.
- Programming skills (e.g., MATLAB, Python) or the ability/willingness to acquire these skills.

To apply, please follow this link: https://utaustin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UTstaff/job/UT-MAIN-CAMPUS/Research-Lab-Coordinator_R_00011995

Questions about the position can be sent to [email protected].

02/09/2021

The Social Learning Lab headed by Dr. Angie Johnston at Boston College is now accepting applications for a laboratory assistant beginning May 24, 2021. Research in the lab compares social learning in human children and dogs to investigate the evolutionary origins of human social learning. In addition to the administrative duties listed below, this position also includes the possibility of developing studies in collaboration with the PI and becoming a co-author on manuscripts submitted for publication.

Preferred qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field
- Experience working with dogs and/or children
- Experience assisting or conducting psychology-related research
- Experience supervising others in a lab or work setting
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Minimum 1-year commitment, 2 years preferred

Please send the following to Angie Johnston at [email protected].

- a 1-2 page cover letter describing why you think (a) you would be a good fit for this position and (b) this position would be a good fit for you and your career goals
- a CV or resume
- contact information for 2 or more references

https://sites.bc.edu/doglab/research/
Boston College conducts background checks as part of the hiring process.

Our research seeks to answer three broad questions: (1) How do dogs think and see the world? (2) How has this changed across domestication? (3) What can this tell us about humans? How do dogs think and see the world? Our primary goal in our lab is to understand how dogs think and see the world. Dogs...