[CogSci] Lab Manager Position at the Harvard CoCoDev Labs

Elizabeth Bonawitz lbaraff at gmail.com
Wed Mar 9 12:41:08 PST 2022


**Appologies for Cross-posting**

Lab Manager Position at the Harvard CoCoDev Labs

The Computational Cognitive Development Laboratories at Harvard University,
directed by Drs. Tomer Ullman (Psychology) and Elizabeth Bonawitz (Grad.
School of Ed) are currently recruiting a full-time Lab Manager to
coordinate and conduct research. The lab manager will be responsible for
recruiting and overseeing studies in both labs. (You can learn more about
our research here: Ullman <https://cocodev.fas.harvard.edu/>, and here:
Bonawitz <https://projects.iq.harvard.edu/ccdlab>).



The primary role of the lab coordinator will be to support research
activities in both labs, including helping to coordinate online research
studies with adults, as well as work with local schools and community
organizations to recruit participants and organize data collections. The
lab coordinator will also be expected to (1) play an active role in
training and supervising undergraduate researchers, (2) carry out
administrative duties, such as daily record keeping, data management, and
equipment purchase, and maintenance of lab participant database, (3)
coordinate between two independent research labs, and (4) provide general
support of researchers.  The candidate will also have the opportunity to
play an active role in research by helping conduct experiments with
infants, children, and adults in laboratory and school settings, and
gaining experience in computational modeling and programing if desired.
Past lab managers have been authors on lab publications and gone on to
pursue a PhD in related fields.



Preferred start date is June 1st (with some flexibility), with a 2-year
desired commitment, further extendable depending on fit.



Requirements:

   -

   Bachelor's degree in related scientific field or discipline, or an
   equivalent combination of education and/or relevant research experience and
   knowledge of general principles and practices within a discipline and
   ability to use that knowledge for practical application.
   -

   Administrative experience and experience working with children is a plus.
   -

   Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, an ability to work
   independently, and an interest in cognitive psychology are a must.
   -

   Computer literacy, including coding experience, and familiarity with
   statistical analysis and related programs in e.g. R, Python, a plus.
   -

   The applicant should be comfortable interacting with children of all
   ages, with undergraduate students, and especially with parents and
   community members.
   -

   Ability to feign amusement at a continuous barrage of mediocre jokes is
   encouraged**.


**Including this.

To apply, please be prepared to upload a cover letter, CV/Resume (that
includes a list of relevant coursework and GPA), and the names of 2-3
references in our online portal here: https://forms.gle/GBhGUUqr1N7zJ9zM6
<https://forms.gle/GBhGUUqr1N7zJ9zM6>. Questions may be directed to (Mr.
John Muchovej: jmuchovej at g.harvard.edu). The cover letter should describe
your relevant coursework, research experience, computer skills, and why you
are excited about the position. Applications will be considered on a
rolling basis; we will begin reviewing files on March 18th.



Harvard is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran
status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and
pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.



The Department of Psychology sitting within the Division of Social Science,
and the Graduate School of Education, are strongly committed to creating
and supporting a diverse workforce. Respect and fairness, kindness and
collegiality, and trust and transparency are among the values we espouse
and promote in our workplace culture. We work hard to ensure a healthy,
inclusive and positive environment where everyone does their best work in
support of Harvard’s mission.




-- 
Elizabeth Bonawitz
Associate Professor Learning Sciences
Harvard University Graduate School of Education
Computational Cognitive Development Lab
<https://projects.iq.harvard.edu/ccdlab>
(Previously at Rutgers - Newark)
(she/her)
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