Research Associate in Psychology
UVA Health•Charlottesville, VA
•$60,000 - $65,000•Onsite
About The Position
The University of Virginia’s Early Development Laboratory, under the direction of Dr. Angeline Lillard, seeks applicants for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position. The position will involve working on projects related to Montessori education, its fundamental processes with respect to basic human development, and its outcomes.
Requirements
- A Ph.D. in psychology or a closely related field by the appointment start date
- A solid publication record
- Experience conducting and disseminating research on fields related to the laboratory’s foci, such as social cognition, embodied cognition, and play/playful learning in children
Nice To Haves
- Training in Montessori education
- Experience supervising and mentoring undergraduate research assistants
- Strong leadership and social skills
- Strong organizational and management skills
Responsibilities
- Running and disseminating collaborative research studies with graduate students and the PI
- Being an active participant in the laboratory
- Overseeing and teaching undergraduate research assistants who work in the laboratory for course credit
- Analysis, writing, and dissemination of results from our research
Benefits
- One-year appointment, with possible renewal at one-year increments, contingent upon available funding and satisfactory performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
