<div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">The <a href="https://sites.google.com/andrew.cmu.edu/cogdevlab" target="_blank">Cognitive Development Laboratory</a>
in the Psychology Department at Carnegie Mellon University is looking
for a full-time Research Assistant (RA). The selected candidate will
work on an <a href="https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=1918259&HistoricalAwards=false" target="_blank">NSF-funded project</a>
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.<br><br>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.<br><br>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
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. <br><br>Desirable skills include:<br>[1] prior experience collecting data from children younger than 7<br>[2] familiarity with photo/video editing and/or eye tracking software<br>[3] experience with statistical analysis & software (e.g., R, SPSS)<br>[4] programming skills (e.g., MATLAB, Python).<br><br>Interested individuals should apply online to position #2014307 at <a href="https://www.cmu.edu/jobs/" target="_blank">https://www.cmu.edu/jobs/</a></div><div dir="ltr">Inquiries about this position can be sent to <a href="mailto:cvales@andrew.cmu.edu" target="_blank">cvales@andrew.cmu.edu</a>.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br>Application materials:<br>- CV summarizing educational/research background and skills with respect to those listed above<br>- Names of two individuals willing to provide a reference about the applicant’s academic and/or research performance<br>-
Brief statement of purpose (1 page) explaining interest in this
position, the candidate’s key qualifications, and their future career
goals.<br><br>Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity
Employer and we strongly encourage applications from members of
underrepresented groups in science.</div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br><div><div dir="ltr"><img src="https://ssl.gstatic.com/ui/v1/icons/mail/images/cleardot.gif" class="gmail-CToWUd"><font size="1">_______________________________________________________<br><br></font>Catarina Vales, Ph.D.<br>
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Post-doctoral Researcher<br>
Department of Psychology, Carnegie Mellon University<br>
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