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The Learning, Cognition, & Development Lab (LCD Lab), directed by Dr. Haley Vlach, conducts research on how young children think and learn. We are currently working on a series of National Science Foundation (NSF)-funded studies examining relationships between children's attention, memory, language, categorization, and cognitive development. The Research Specialist will work with researchers in the LCD Lab to ensure the successful completion of these studies. More information about the LCD Lab's research can be found on this website: https://vlachlab.education.wisc.edu/.
Duties will include:
* Assisting with recruitment and coordination of data collection activities with parents, daycares, and preschools, both in-person and online
* Contacting school administrators to discuss their possible participation in the project, describing Institutional Review Board (IRB) requirements and consenting of parents and children.
* Traveling to data collection sites, such as daycares and preschools.
* Coordinating data collection efforts with other lab researchers.
* Administering cognitive tasks to parents and children.
* Assisting in management of data, participation databases, and consent forms.
* Attending and participating in regular meetings with the Principal Investigator (PI), postdoctoral scholars, graduate students, and undergraduate researchers.
* Managing a team of undergraduate researchers
* Creating and updating IRB protocols
Other requirements to be considered for this position:
* Reliable source of transportation, as some travel is required
* A minimum of one-year commitment
- 50% Conducts research experiments according to established research protocols with moderate impact to the project(s). Collects data and monitors test results
- 10% Operates, cleans, and maintains organization of research equipment and research area. Tracks inventory levels and places replenishment orders
- 5% Reviews, analyzes, and interprets data and/or documents results for presentations and/or reporting to internal and external audiences
- 15% Participates in the development, interpretation, and implementation of research methodology and materials
- 15% Provides operational guidance on day-to-day activities of unit or program staff and/or student workers
- 5% Performs literature reviews and writes reports
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Required
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Education, or related field.
*Research experience with human subjects
*Experience working with infants and/or children
*College-level course work in human development, cognitive science, and/or psychology
*Strong computer skills, proficiency with MS Office, and ability to learn new software
*Strong organizational, social, and interpersonal skills
Full Time: 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Ongoing/Renewable
Salary:Minimum $42,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
The Wisconsin Center for Education Research (WCER), established in 1964, is one of the first, most productive, and largest university-based education research and development centers in the world. WCER's researchers and staff work to make teaching and learning as effective as possible for all ages and all people.
WCER's mission is to improve educational outcomes for diverse student populations, impact education practice positively and foster collaborations among academic disciplines and practitioners. To this end, our center helps scholars and practitioners develop, submit, conduct, and share grant-funded education research.
At WCER, all employees share five fundamental organization values to guide the purpose and quality of our work and interactions within ourselves and our outside stakeholders. The values that the work and people of WCER strive to uphold are:
- Innovation and Excellence. Continuous improvement is a driver for excellence. We innovate and improve in our work to advance education through leading research and development.
- Equitable Education. Equitable education is essential to a healthy society. We aim to reverse imbalances and injustices in education through our work.
- Affirming and Increasing Diversity. Individual differences and group diversity inspire creative and equitable outcomes. We actively affirm and seek to increase such diversity in our center.
- Healthy Workplace. The well-being of our workplace enhances success for all. We commit to a workplace based on mutual respect and transparency
- Partnering Across Differences. Diverse backgrounds and expertise improve the quality of our work. We collaborate across disciplines, methodologies, organizations, and communities to strengthen our research and development outcomes.
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability during the recruitment process, please email education-HR.DDR@education.wisc.edu and one of our Division Disability Representatives will contact you. More information can also be found at https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/.
Please click on the "Apply Now" button to start the application process. As part of the application process, you will be required to submit:
- A cover letter describing how your experience and qualifications meet the requirements of this position addressed to Dr. Haley Vlach.
- A current resume or CV.
- A list of at least three professional references, including contact information.
Laura Hankes
lbhankes@wisc.edu
608-890-4461
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Research Specialist(RE047)
Department(s):A17-SCHOOL OF EDUCATION/WCER
Employment Class:Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:298568-AS
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