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New York University Junior Laboratory Associate (Cimpian Lab) in New York, New York
Dr. Andrei Cimpian is seeking a full-time Junior Laboratory Associate to coordinate research on social-cognitive development in young children. Information about the lab's research is available at http://cimpianlab.com
Job duties include:
Conducting studies with children and adults online (e.g., Zoom, Prolific) and offsite (e.g., schools, zoos, and museums in New York City)
Recruiting, training, and supervising undergraduate research assistants
Performing various administrative duties (e.g., managing the lab’s IRB protocols, maintaining budgets, submitting reimbursement requests, managing participant recruiting systems)
Working with local partners (e.g., schools, zoos, museums) to recruit participants and organize offsite data collection
Working with other developmental labs at NYU to coordinate access to shared participant pools and databases
Providing general support to researchers in the lab
In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $38,000-$45,000. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the specific grant funding and the terms of the research grant when extending an offer.
Applicants should have:
§ A bachelor's degree in psychology or cognitive science
§ One or more years of research experience
§ The ability to work independently
§ Keen attention to detail
§ Excellent communication and public relations skills
§ Strong organizational, managerial, and problem-solving skills
§ An interest in pursuing a PhD in experimental psychology in the future
Apply with the following materials:
A cover letter describing your research experience, relevant skills, and career goals
A current resume/CV
An unofficial college transcript
Two letters of recommendation from research supervisors
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