Research Technician (2 positions available)

University of Nebraska–Lincoln, United States

Updated: about 2 months ago
Location: Lincoln, NEBRASKA
Job Type: FullTime
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Position Information
Position Information


Working Title Research Technician (2 positions available)
Department Research-50000086
Requisition Number S_240163
Posting Open Date 02/19/2024
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 03/01/2024
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Description of Work
The Baby’s First Years study team seeks multiple Research Assistants (RAs) with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, Child Development, or a related field. These individuals will pilot and subsequently run the lab-based and home-based data collection in Omaha, Nebraska for the age 6 wave of data collection, under the direction of Drs. Tim and Jen Nelson.
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Primary responsibilities include assisting with the development and pilot testing of study procedures, successfully scheduling study participants for university-based data collection, administering study visits, uploading data, and engaging in quality control procedures. Individuals in this role may also train and manage research assistants. Duties may include light travel to participant homes.
Study Description
The Baby’s First Years study is a pathbreaking random-assignment study of the impact of monthly unconditional cash gifts to low-income mothers of infants during the first four years of their child’s life. The aim is to understand the causal effects of poverty reduction on early childhood development and family life. One thousand racially and ethnically diverse mothers were recruited from hospitals shortly after giving birth in each of four metropolitan areas — New York City, New Orleans, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota, and Omaha, Nebraska. Participating mothers in each site were randomized to receive either $333/month or $20/month. More about the study, media coverage, and its motivation can be found here , here , and here .
Participating families completed questionnaires around the focal child’s birthday at 12, 24, 36, and 48 months. At 72 months, families will be invited to local university settings so that we may directly assess children’s cognitive and emotional development and brain function. Data collection at 72 months will include standardized assessments of children’s cognitive development, measures of child brain activity (EEG/ERP), maternal and children’s cortisol, epigenetics, maternal executive functioning, and administration of a survey on health and family life.
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees’ differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse populations we serve. The university fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential. As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See: http://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.
Minimum Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in psychology, neuroscience, child development, or a related field. Able to commit to the position starting March 2024 full-time for 18 months. Willing to work weekends and flexible hours to accommodate study families Extremely detail-oriented and adept at multitasking
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in a research setting. Experience working with young children. Experience administering standardized cognitive assessments. Experience with EEG. Experience working with families from low-income communities Experience working with REDCap. Understanding of Institutional Review Board operations. Bilingual in English and Spanish. Transportation for occasional home assessments. Trained in basic research methods
Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required No
Physical Required No
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. No
Criminal History Background Check Required Yes
Posted Salary $16.827/hr minimum
How to Apply
Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter and list of professional references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact
Brian Rivera
[email protected]
Job Category (old) Managerial/Professional
Job Type Full-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5) Weekends and flexible hours
Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? Yes
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