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Part-Time Research Assistant (Psychology)

Employer
Colby College
Location
Maine, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Oct 7, 2021

Job Details

Job Description
Department:
Psychology - JM
Pay Rate Type:
Hourly
Employee Type:
Job Summary:Part-Time (15-18 hours per week), Temporary (through July, 2022), Non-Exempt, Staff Appointment

The Memory and Language Lab in the Department of Psychology at Colby College is hiring a part-time, temporary, grant funded research assistant. The assistant will support the research ongoing in the lab, from data collection and management to scheduling and coordinating research sessions. This is a temporary appointment for one year with the possibility of renewal for a second year based on performance and funding. We encourage inquiries from candidates who will contribute to the diversity of our College, including its cultural and ethnic diversity.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Assist in daily operation of the research lab
  • Assist in training and supervision of student research assistants
  • Maintenance of lab website
  • Administration of psychological assessment protocols
  • Oversee Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocols
  • Collect, score, code, and analyze data
  • Programming and coding experimental scripts for data collection
  • Compile and assist with the preparation of documents (e.g., posters, presentations)
  • Literature searches and manuscript support
  • Perform additional duties as assigned; duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher or the equivalent in education and experience, psychology degree preferred
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, sound judgment, and a collaborative style
  • Strong work ethic and willingness to help
  • Excellent written and oral communication
  • Prior research (minimum 1 year) experience in psychology (preferably cognitive psychology)
  • Experience using specialized software (i.e., R, SPSS, Gorilla, E-Prime)
  • Experience in data management, analysis, and interpretation
  • Programming and coding experience (e.g., Python, machine learning)
  • Prior coursework in cognitive psychology, statistics and research methods, and computer science
  • Ability to follow instructions and work independently with limited supervision
  • Ability to make an impact through work as a member of a team and diverse community
  • Ability to work in PC and Mac platforms preferred
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office, SPSS, R, and WordPress
  • Familiarity with APA-style
  • Experience testing human participants in research protocols (including aging populations)
KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

This position has significant interaction with supervisors, students, faculty and staff, as well as other constituents.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

General open office and campus environment. Position involves sitting, although frequent movement is necessary. Walking, standing, bending, and twisting may be required. Computer usage involving repetitive hand/wrist motion is also necessary.

TO APPLY :

Interested candidates should apply electronically by clicking the "Apply" button on the Colby Careers website. Please submit a letter of interest, resume, and the contact information of three professional references. Materials should be addressed to:

Research Assistant (Psychology) - Search Committee
Office of Human Resources
Colby College
5500 Mayflower Hill
Waterville, ME 04901-8855


Company

Colby College

Founded in 1813, Colby College is the 12th oldest liberal arts college in the United States.

Distinctive in its offerings, Colby provides an intimate, undergraduate-focused learning environment with a breadth of programs presenting students and faculty with unparalleled opportunities. A vibrant and fully integrated academic, residential, and cocurricular experience is sustained by a diverse and supportive community. Located in Waterville, Maine, Colby is a global institution with students representing nearly every U.S. state and approximately 70 countries.

Colby’s model provides the scale and impact of larger universities coupled with intensive learning in a community committed to scholarship and discovery, multidisciplinary approaches to integrated learning, study in the liberal arts, and leading-edge programs addressing the world’s most complex challenges. Its network of partnerships with prestigious cultural, research, medical, and business institutions extends educational and scholarly collaborations, providing students with unmatched experiences leading to postgraduate success.

The College’s wide variety of programs and labs provides students and the community access to unique experiences: the Colby College Museum of Art, the finest college art museum in the country, and the Lunder Institute for American Art have made the College a nationally and internationally recognized center for art scholarship; DavisConnects prepares students for lifelong success by combining a forward-thinking liberal arts education with extensive internship, research, and global opportunities for all students regardless of their personal networks and financial circumstances; and the 350,000-square-foot Harold Alfond Athletics and Recreation Center, is the most advanced and comprehensive NCAA D-III facility in the country. In fall 2021, Colby opened the Davis Institute for Artificial Intelligence, the first such institute at a liberal arts college. Colby’s new Island Campus, consisting of Allen and Benner islands, gives Colby a significant presence on the coast of Maine for a wide range of academic programs and activities and undisturbed environments ideal for conducting interdisciplinary experiences.

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