Human Performance Lab at The University of Chicago

RESEARCH ASSISTANT JOB OPENINGS

 Are you interested in gaining experience working with young children and conducting cognitive and non-cognitive psychological assessments?

 A project on children's development and early math skills at the University of Chicago is looking for applicants for part-time paid research assistants for the duration of approximately late February through mid June

 If you would like to hear more about this opportunity, please contact the Lab Director, Laura Judson, [email protected]. Resumes and cover letters for applications are requested by Friday, February 16, 2018.

More details:
Dr. Susan Levine and Dr. Sian Beilock anticipate hiring research assistants to work at The Center for Early Childhood Research and The Human Performance Lab at the University of Chicago. The research assistants will work in a highly collaborative environment alongside post-docs, graduate students, and research assistants on an ongoing research project involving children's development of early math skills.

This position is a wonderful opportunity for those already in or interested in psychology or related fields and for those interested in gaining experience with cognitive and non- cognitive assessments. The position is temporary, intended for the duration of approximately late February through mid June.

Research Duties:
Collect data elementary school-age children in schools and in local libraries (one-on-one sessions with children, group administration of research stimuli in the classroom).

Qualifications:
*Undergraduate or graduate school experience in psychology, human development or a related field preferred
*Prior experience working with children preferred (e.g., camp counselor, tutor, nanny)
*Problem-solving skills, attention to detail, organizational skills, ability to learn new research techniques or methods, ability to work independently and as part of a team.
*Minimum availability of 2 full days each week, 3 or more days preferred.

To apply:
This is a part-time position that requires a commitment of 6-8 hours a day, (during regular school hours) for at least two days a week. Applicants must have flexible availability, with a willingness to work early mornings. Please send your resume and cover letter to Laura Judson - [email protected] - by February 16, 2018.

We are looking for a number of volunteers in the Chicago area aged 18-35, who are native English speakers, to participate in an online study exploring the individual differences in learning and performance. If you choose to participate, you will be asked to perform problem-solving activities and fill out questionnaires, which should take about 30 minutes. If you complete this study, you will receive an Amazon gift card of $5 (or 0.5 course credit if you are taking a psychology course that requires research participation at the University of Chicago).
Participation may make you eligible for our fMRI study, in which you can earn more than $50 with one visit.

Click here for the questionnaire: http://bit.do/hplfmri