Temple University

posted 5 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Educational Services

About the position

The Research in Spatial Cognition (RISC) Lab at Temple University is seeking a full-time Research Assistant to join their team on the main campus. This position is integral to the lab's mission, focusing on spatial reasoning projects. The successful candidate will work 40 hours per week under the guidance of Dr. Thomas Shipley, taking on a variety of responsibilities that are crucial for the smooth operation of the lab. The role includes managing day-to-day lab operations, overseeing research grants administration and accounting, and ensuring compliance with Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocols. Additionally, the Research Assistant will be responsible for recruiting study participants, designing and creating stimuli for experiments, and supervising undergraduate research assistants. This position also offers the opportunity to collaborate on research projects of personal interest with Dr. Shipley, fostering a dynamic and engaging research environment. This is a grant-funded position with a duration of two years, providing a unique opportunity to contribute to significant research in the field of spatial cognition.

Responsibilities

  • Manage day-to-day lab operations including research grants administration and accounting.
  • Oversee management of IRB protocols.
  • Recruit study participants for various research projects.
  • Design and create stimuli for experiments.
  • Supervise undergraduate research assistants.
  • Collaborate on research projects of personal interest with Dr. Shipley.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in psychology, neuroscience, economics, engineering, or a related field by the start date.
  • At least 6 months of experience working in a research setting, which does not need to be consecutive.
  • Research interest in spatial reasoning/cognition and STEM learning.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Familiarity with basic statistical tests.

Nice-to-haves

  • Excellent interpersonal, leadership, writing, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to interact with a diverse population of participants.
  • Interest in attending graduate school.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance options.
  • Retirement savings plan with employer contributions.
  • Tuition remission for employees and their dependents.
  • Access to professional development opportunities.
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