Lab Manager/Research Assistant, Department of Psychology - Georgetown University College of Arts & Sciences
About The Position
Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world. Requirements Job Overview The Lab Manager/Research Assistant 2 in the Psychology Department of Georgetown University will be involved in recruiting and testing participants for a grant funded study looking at learning in monolingual and bilingual young children. They will also be trained to work on the collaborative PLAY study.
Requirements
- A minimum of a BA/BS degree from a 4-year college.
Nice To Haves
- Due to the DC metropolitan area’s growing Spanish speaking population and the fact that data are collected in the home and that the study examines differences between monolingual and bilingual children, Spanish speaking skills preferred.
- Observational coding experience using datayvu software and excel preferred.
- Current driver’s license preferred.
- Prior research experience working directly with young children is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Running eyetracking and memory flexibility studies and collecting data in the field
- Coding and collating the dataset, including coding using the R program language for data cleaning and analysis
- Organize lab meetings and coordinate training and schedules for our undergraduate research team
- Submitting expense reports related to conferences and inventory management in the lab
Benefits
- Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options.
- You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
