Job Description - Research Coordinator II (24001281) Research Coordinator II - 24001281 : Research Coordinator II
Department of Psychology
College of Arts & Sciences
The Department of Psychology is seeking to hire an experienced Research Assistant II to provide support to the ADAPT Lab at Georgia State University. Our research explores how cultural and environmental factors influence flexible thinking and learning in children and adults, incorporating comparative studies between humans and nonhuman primates.
We study how children's cognitive flexibility develops in different cultural settings, how cultural factors shape problem-solving and learning approaches, and how to support the cognitive processes that enable flexible thinking.
WHAT MAKES GSU A GREAT PLACE?
- Flexible work environment.
- Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
- A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.
- Professional development opportunity and mentorship.
- A rapidly growing center within an academic setting.
WHAT WILL YOU DO:
This position will oversee complex research projects and manage day-to-day lab operations. This role requires significant organizational skills and research experience.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Oversee day-to-day lab operations, including human participant recruitment, implementation, and data entry for experiments with children and adults.
- Scheduling, implementation, and data entry for experiments with nonhuman primates, including the rhesus macaques and capuchins at the Language Research Center.
- Coordinate, train, and organize the research schedule with undergraduate research assistants, graduate students, and postdocs.
- Design, implement, and maintain research devices, including computerized and mechanical apparatus.
- Code experimental paradigms using Python and/or JavaScript.
- Maintain IRB and IACUC protocols, budget and expenses for internal and external grants, website updates, undergraduate award applications, lab purchases, etc.
- Assist in planning lab events, social brown bag events invited speakers, and training.
Disclaimer: This job requisition provides a high-level job definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties. As such, job duties and/or responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may change at the discretion the employee’s direct supervisor. : Minimum Requirements:
- Master's Degree in the assigned research area or a combination of education and related experience.
Preferred Requirements:
- Research experience dealing with children or animals.
: College of Arts & Sciences Department: Psychology : Atlanta Campus Shift: 8:30 a.m. - 5:15 p.m. Salary : $32,327 - $48,421 Pay Grade: 12 FLSA Status: Exempt Job Type: Full Time (Benefits Eligible) : 12/13/24, 3:46:30 PM : 12/21/24, 4:59:00 AM Special Instructions: To be fully considered for this position, all candidates at the time of submission must provide the following documents:
- A complete and accurate GSU application
- Resume
- Cover Letter (recommended)
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