[CogSci] Open lab manager position at UC Berkeley Psychology

[Mahesh Srinivasan]

*UC Berkeley **Lab Manager Position*

*Language and Cognitive Development Lab and UC Dreams Lab*



The Language and Cognitive Development Lab (PI:Prof. Mahesh Srinivasan)
<http://lcdlab.berkeley.edu/> and the UC Dreams Lab (PI: Prof. Arianne
Eason) <https://psychology.berkeley.edu/people/arianne-eason> at
the UC Berkeley Department of Psychology, are seeking a joint,
full-time lab manager for
a 1-2 year appointment beginning at the end of June. The Language and
Cognitive Development Lab addresses how linguistic, social, and cognitive
abilities arise and interact with one another in human development and
across cultures. The UC Dreams Lab is focused on understanding the nature
of prejudice, bias, and inequality development across numerous social
groups.



Responsibilities for the position will include many research-related
activities, such as recruiting and scheduling participants, designing and
creating experimental stimuli, testing infants, toddlers, and adults, and
assisting with data analysis and the preparation of research for
publication. The position will also include administrative duties, such as
recruiting and training undergraduate assistants, coordinating with local
daycare centers and museums, maintaining participant records, coordinating
research expenses, and preparing applications for human subjects approval.
There are also likely to be opportunities for contributing to international
field work. The position is ideal for a recent college graduate who would
like to gain additional research experience before applying to graduate
school.



Candidates should have a strong interest in developmental psychology, and a
bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline, including at least two years of
coursework in psychology or related fields. Candidates should also have had
experience working with human subjects, especially children, in an academic
research environment. A general fluency with computer software, and strong
organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills (both oral and
written) are also required.  The strongest candidates will also have
experience with statistical software (e.g., R, Python), computer
programming (e.g., Matlab) and web design (Javascript/HTML). We also seek
candidates who have fluency in spoken and written Hindi, to assist with
research projects in India.



The minimum commitment is 1-2 years, and salary and benefits are
commensurate with experience, according to the UCB Junior/Assistant
specialist pay scale. The position is scheduled to start in late June or
early July of 2024.



For information about how to apply, please see posting # JPF04442 on
the Berkeley Jobs
website. <https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04442> Please include a CV and
cover letter (in one file) detailing your interests and experience, and how
they fit with the goals of the lab and requirements of the position. Please
also identify the names and contact information of at least three academic
references on your CV. Applications submitted by *June 12th* will be given
full review.  All questions about the position can be directed to Emily
Chau (lcdmanager at berkeley.edu).

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Mahesh Srinivasan
Associate Professor of Psychology
Affiliate Professor of Linguistics
Director, Language and Cognitive Development Lab
University of California, Berkeley
http://lcdlab.berkeley.edu
Pronouns: he/him/his
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