Research Coordinator position:
Visual Cognition Laboratory
Department of Psychology
Northwestern University
Preferred start date: July 1st, 2014
We are seeking applicants for a Research Coordinator position in the Visual
Cognition Lab at Northwestern University (Primary Investigator: Dr.
Steven Franconeri). The responsibilities of the position include subject recruitment
and running, data analysis, budget and grant administration, supervising
undergraduate students, and performing maintenance on laboratory equipment.
The position is ideal for a recent graduate who wishes to experience psychology
research prior to applying to graduate or medical school.
Candidates should have an undergraduate degree in psychology,
neuroscience, computer science, or a related field. Familiarity with computers,
independent research experience, and strong organizational and interpersonal skills
are desirable. Experience with statistics and/or programming would be
advantageous and interest in learning ERP, eye-tracking, and behavioral
methodologies is also a plus.
The laboratory is part of Northwestern University's Psychology Department.
We are particularly committed to maintaining a strongly interactive and
collaborative atmosphere among different laboratories. The laboratory website is
available here: http://www.psych.northwestern.edu/~franconeri/lab/. Women and
members of under-represented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Please send a brief statement of research interests, a CV or resume, and
contact information for 3 references to Kevin Hartstein (cresap112@gmail.com).