Laboratory Coordinator - 128818

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• This position is open until filled. First Review Date 4/1/24.

The Visual Learning Lab, directed by Dr. Bria Long, is seeking a full-time research coordinator to begin Summer or Fall of 2024, with a flexible start date.

The lab uses behavioral and computational methods to investigate how we learn to derive visual meaning. The laboratory coordinator’s responsibilities will center on research activities including recruiting, scheduling, and testing infant and child participants using head-mounted eye-trackers/cameras and tablet-based experiments. The coordinator will also be responsible for managing the computational resources necessary for analyzing large-scale behavioral and video data.

The position presents an opportunity to work very closely with the PI to launch the lab in it's first year. The position will maintain and purchase lab equipment, maintain and update IRB protocols and participant databases, communicate with collaborating sites and local children's museums, coordinate social media outreach, hardware, and IT infrastructure for the lab. The research coordinator will also organize and attend weekly lab meetings and is encouraged to attend other scientific talks and be a member of the intellectual community at UCSD. The position will involve working closely with the PI and will present the opportunity to build skills in designing experiments and analyzing, presenting, and publishing data as well as skills in computational modeling (e.g., deep neural networks).

• Willingness to transfer some weekday hours to weekends for data collection with families that cannot participate during the week is preferred.

• Please submit a cover letter along with a resume stating interest in the position and relevant qualifications.

• Experience interacting with parents and working with infants or children, preferably in a research or professional setting.

• Must have reliable transportation for commuting to offsite testing locations.

• Experience assisting with behavioral or cognitive neuroscience research.

• Familiarity with computer programming and ability to quickly learn new technical skills.

• Graduation from high school or a General Education Diploma and two years of laboratory experience or two years of college including courses in psychology, linguistics, and/or cognitive science and one year of laboratory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (preferred).

• Demonstrated skill interacting with colleagues and other adults in a professional setting.

• Strong organization skills and exceptional attention to detail.

• Highly self-motivated, able to solve problems independently and with initiative.

• Written communication skills needed for corresponding with families and coordinating with colleagues.

• Background Check required.

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Annual Full Pay Range: $44,662 - $52,513 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $21.39 - $25.15

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