On-Campus Lab Coordinator — Cognitive Development Research

Wesleyan University; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Wesleyan University in Middletown, CT, is seeking a full-time Lab Coordinator to assist the Cognitive Development Lab and the Reasoning and Decision Making Lab with child and adult cognition research.

The role involves overseeing undergraduates, recruiting participants, data management, IRB submissions, study programming, and preparing manuscripts and grants. On-campus position with potential extension beyond one year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Cognitive Science, or a related field or equivalent.
• Prior research experience in psychological science.
• General computer skills and statistical software experience (Excel, SPSS, R, Qualtrics).
• Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, communication skills, quantitative skills, and attention to detail.
• Interest in labs’ research areas and commitment to work in a diverse environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a team in a university setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee undergraduate research assistants, including study development, data collection/management, statistical analysis, and reporting of findings.
• Recruiting and scheduling participants.
• Maintaining a participant family database.
• Coordinating relationships with local collaboration sites such as children’s museums.
• Data management and analysis.
• Implementing online and in-person studies (preregistration, IRB submissions, study programming).
• Running participants through studies.
• Supporting a positive research group culture.
• Conducting literature searches.
• Assisting with preparation of conference abstracts, manuscripts, and grants.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Statistical software experience

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail/diligence

Commitment to diversity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology or Cognitive Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SPSS

R

Qualtrics

Job description

Wesleyan University in Middletown, CT, is seeking a full-time Lab Coordinator to assist the Cognitive Development Lab and the Reasoning and Decision Making Lab with child and adult cognition research.

The role involves overseeing undergraduates, recruiting participants, data management, IRB submissions, study programming, and preparing manuscripts and grants. On-campus position with potential extension beyond one year.