The Kid Neuro Lab at Carnegie Mellon University, directed by Dr. Jessica Cantlon, is hiring a research coordinator for behavioral and neuroimaging research with children ages 3 to 8 years! In this role, you will organize participant recruitment, manage databases, code cognitive tasks (eg., in Python, PsychoPy, or JavaScript), participate in data collection, and manage study protocols.
We study early childhood cognitive development in the domains of spatial, mathematical, and logical reasoning. We use fMRI and NIRS methods to understand the functional bases of cognition in the brain. Our goal is to understand how complex cognition emerges in humans, and what makes humans unique compared to other species. Our laboratory also engages in STEM Outreach projects with elementary school children – with a focus on developing biology, psychology, and computer science interests in young children.
The ideal candidate will have some combination of experience working with young children in a psychology or educational context, experience with data collection or analysis, neuroimaging experience (fMRI, NIRS, EEG), and experience coding in Python, R, or any related platform.
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Interested applicants can apply here: https://cmu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/CMU/job/Pittsburgh-PA/Research-Coordinator--Cantlon-Lab----Psychology-Department_2020130