Research Assistant Position @ University of Connecticut, Storrs CT

The Cognition, Action, and Psychophysiology (CAP) Lab (https://kidcaplab.uconn.edu/, PI: Dr. Kimberly Cuevas) in the Department of Psychological Sciences, at the University of Connecticut, Waterbury Campus is seeking a full-time Research Assistant. The successful candidate will assist with two multi-site NIH-funded longitudinal studies.  One project (iLearn) examines individual differences in infant learning in collaboration with Dr. John Colombo (University of Kansas). The other project, BUBBLES (Babies: Understanding Brains and Baseline Longitudinal EEG Study), investigates the development of neural and self-regulatory processes in collaboration with Dr. Martha Ann Bell (Virginia Tech) and Dr. Zhe Wang (Texas A&M). 

The Research Assistant (RA) will work with infants, their parents, and a team of researchers (undergraduate/graduate students, RAs, postdocs, and faculty). This position offers an opportunity to obtain training and hands-on experience with several research methodologies, including EEG, ECG, resting-state procedures, contingency learning paradigms, and cognitive assessments.  The RA will be responsible for day-to-day duties in the laboratory, including recruitment and tracking of participants and data collection.  There will also be opportunities for other lab-related research projects and cross-site training. 

The position is an excellent opportunity for highly motivated individuals preparing for a graduate career in Developmental Psychology, Cognitive Science, or a related field. The successful candidate will have opportunities to be involved in conference submissions, presentations, and manuscript preparation. Only candidates who meet all minimum qualifications can be considered for further review. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Recruiting and maintaining contact with infants and their families. 
• Collecting and processing behavioral, EEG/ECG, and questionnaire data. 
• Assist with data management efforts. 
• Coordinating, training, and working with our team of undergraduate research assistants. 
• Participate in data collection on evenings and weekends, as necessary. 
• Engage in lab meetings. 
• Perform other duties as required. 

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, neuroscience, cognitive science, human development, or a related field. 
• Professional and/or personal experience working with parents, families, children, or infants. 
• Research experience in a developmental lab focused on infancy or early childhood OR at least 1 year of lab research experience with behavioral data collection experience. 
• Effective communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.  
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as with a group.
• Track record of strong organizational skills, with attention to detail/conscientiousness. 
• A commitment to maintaining an inclusive, equitable, and diverse research lab environment. 
• Established ability to manage multiple tasks and exceptional time-management skills.  
• Ability to resolve issues in a timely manner and ensure smooth data collection appointments.  
• Experience with data entry, word processing, or related computer skills. 

Preferred

• Experience with behavioral data collection with infants and/or young children, ideally 6 months-4 years of age. 
• Experience collecting or processing EEG or ECG data, including EEG preprocessing pipeline.   
• Experience with REDCap (or similar project management) and Microsoft software, including SharePoint, Excel, etc.
• Experience with behavioral coding.   
• Experience with participant recruitment initiatives, including social media advertising, strategy, outreach, and website management.  
• Experience using statistical software such as SPSS or R.  
• Ability to learn and troubleshoot software and basic scripting methods, such as R or MATLAB.
• MS in psychology, human development, or a related field. 
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. 
• Confirmed availability of transportation for travel between CAP Lab in Waterbury and recruitment events in surrounding areas. 

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