Cognitive Development Lab Coordinator

Wesleyan University; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cognitive Development Lab and the Reasoning and Decision Making Lab at Wesleyan University seek a full-time Lab Coordinator to support studies of child and adult cognition. You will oversee undergraduates, recruit participants, manage data, and assist with analysis and reporting.

You will gain direct research involvement, authorship opportunities, and professional development through conferences and ongoing lab activities. This is an on-campus, one-year position with potential renewal.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Cognitive Science, or related field required.
• Prior research experience in psychological science strongly preferred.
• General computer skills and experience with statistical software (Excel, SPSS, R, Qualtrics) expected.

Responsibilities

• Oversee undergraduate research assistants and manage study development, data collection, and reporting of findings.
• Recruit and schedule participants; maintain participant family database.
• Coordinate relationships with local collaboration sites and manage data analysis.
• Implement online and in-person studies, preregistration, and IRB submissions.
• Support a positive research group culture and assist with literature searches and grant preparation.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Quantitative skills

Attention to detail

Diversity and inclusion mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SPSS

R

Qualtrics

Job description

The Cognitive Development Lab and the Reasoning and Decision Making Lab at Wesleyan University seek a full-time Lab Coordinator to support studies of child and adult cognition. You will oversee undergraduates, recruit participants, manage data, and assist with analysis and reporting.

You will gain direct research involvement, authorship opportunities, and professional development through conferences and ongoing lab activities. This is an on-campus, one-year position with potential renewal.