Research coordinator - department of psychology Job at University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Knoxville, TN

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  • University of Tennessee, Knoxville
  • Knoxville, TN

Job Description

Research Coordinator I, Psychology

Description

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Job Description

The Infant Language and Perceptual Learning Lab at the University of Tennessee directed by Dr. Jessica Hay is looking for a highly organized and energetic person for a full-time position as a lab manager and support staff for the Department of Psychology’s Child Development Research Group.The lab conducts research on language acquisition, including language input and outcome measures in preterm and full-term infants, speech segmentation and word learning, as well as speech perception in infants and young children. Research duties will focus primarily on the coordination of a continuing NIH-funded longitudinal interdisciplinary study (Psychology and Nursing) examining language development in preterm and full-term infants. The Lab Manager will have the opportunity to work on all aspects of the research process, from design to dissemination. Research duties include but are not limited to managing research projects in the lab; creating stimuli; programming experiments; recruiting participants; testing infants and children, fostering continued engagement with longitudinal participants and their families, using behavioral and eye tracking methodologies; conducting literature searches; coding and analyzing data; assisting with manuscript editing and preparation; and preparing conference presentations. There is the possibility of becoming a co-author on manuscripts submitted for publication. Administrative duties include but are not limited to recruiting, hiring, and training undergraduate volunteers; coordinating with graduate students on lab projects; managing participant scheduling; community outreach; recruitment and database management in coordination with the other developmental labs in the department; purchasing equipment; hardware/software maintenance; managing human subject protocols; assisting with expense and grant management; maintaining lab website; coordinating lab events and meetings; and general faculty support.

This is a limited duration position with the possibility of an extension. Preferred start date of August 1 st , 2024, or as soon as possible.

Job

Research Professional

Primary Location

US-Tennessee-knoxville

Organization

Psychology

Campus/Institute

Knoxville

Schedule

Full-time

Job Posting

Jul 16, 2024, 12:11:57 PM

Required Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in psychology, audiology and speech pathology, linguistics, cognitive science, neuroscience, nursing, or a related fields
  • Minimum 1-2 years of research experience (preferably in cognitive or language development)
  • Excellent skills in interacting with infants and children as well as teachers and parents, and must be able to supervise undergraduate research assistants
  • Experience working with infants or young children and a strong interest in cognitive, perceptual, and language development
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and SPSS or equivalent statistical package and willing to learn R, E-Prime, MATLAB, Praat, EyeLink Experiment Builder, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Adobe Audition - Excellent verbal communication skills are essential as duties involve interacting with parents, teachers, and department administrators
  • Strong organization and writing skills


Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous experience working in and/or managing a developmental lab
  • Training in experimental design and statistical analysis
  • Experience with eye-tracking methodologies, including experimental programming and analysis
  • Proficiency with statistical analysis software (i.e., R or similar software)


For more information about the lab, or to request details about the

job, visit or email the lab at infantlanguagelab@utk.edu

Applicants Should Include a Cover Letter And CV

Please also be prepared to arrange for three letters of recommendation to be emailed upon request.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with the goal of hiring the best candidate by the beginning of August , if not sooner. This is a limited-term appointment with the possibility of an extension depending on funding. This job will offer a competitive salary (commensurate with experience), health benefits, and a dynamic and intellectually stimulating work environment. The University of Tennessee is a vibrant, research-centered public university, located in Knoxville, TN.

Job Tags

Full time,

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