The Cognitive Development Laboratory in the Psychology Department at Carnegie Mellon University is looking for a full-time Research Assistant (RA). You will work on an NSF-funded project examining experience-driven changes in semantic knowledge. This is a full-time one-year position with benefits and possible extension for two years. The start date is January 2020.
The selected candidate will work closely with Dr. Anna Fisher and Dr. Catarina Vales in designing and implementing new studies, reviewing the literature, testing children, coding data, and analyzing and presenting research results. The candidate will be part of a highly collaborative scientific environment with many opportunities for growth and learning, and will have access to exceptional resources at Carnegie Mellon University. This position is ideally suited for a recent graduate who wants research experience in developmental science prior to applying to graduate school.
We are looking for someone with excellent organization and communication skills, who is self-directed, and works well with others. Familiarity with basic computer skills is required, as is a willingness to learn new tech skills (e.g., new software; programming). Prior experience in a research environment in psychology, cognitive science, or related fields with human subjects is also required.
Desirable skills include:
prior experience collecting data from children younger than 7;
familiarity with photo/video editing and/or eye tracking software;
experience with statistical analysis & software (e.g., R, SPSS);
programming skills (e.g., MATLAB, Python).
Application materials should include:
CV summarizing educational/research background and skills with respect to those listed above;
Names of two individuals willing to provide a reference about your academic and/or research performance;
Brief statement of purpose (1 page) explaining interest in this position, your key qualifications, and your future career goals.
More information:
Please visit http://www.cmu.edu/jobs/why-cmu to learn more about becoming part of an institution inspiring innovations that change the world.
Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.
Job Function: Research
Primary Location: United States-Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh
Time Type: Full Time
Organization: PSYCHOLOGY
Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
Internal Number: 2014307
About Carnegie Mellon University
Carnegie Mellon (www.cmu.edu) is a private, internationally ranked research university with programs in areas ranging from science, technology and business, to public policy, the humanities and the arts. More than 12,000 students in the university’s seven schools and colleges benefit from a small student-to-faculty ratio and an education characterized by its focus on creating and implementing solutions for real problems, interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation. A global university, Carnegie Mellon’s main campus in the United States is in Pittsburgh, Pa. It has campuses in California’s Silicon Valley and Qatar, and programs in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe and Mexico.
