Research Technician
Company: Princeton University
Location: Princeton
Posted on: January 25, 2023
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Job Description:
Research TechnicianUS-NJ-PrincetonJob ID: 9Type: Part-Time# of
Openings: 1Category: Research and LaboratoryPrinceton
UniversityOverviewA half-time research technician position is
available in Uri Hasson's lab at the Princeton Neuroscience
Institute at Princeton University. We seek candidates with a
background in longitudinal and developmental research and
substantial experience in management and operations of medium sized
research teams, who are enthusiastic about bringing their expertise
to address fundamental problems in cognitive psychology using
cutting edge technologies.The Hasson lab focuses on communication
and social behavior and has launched a large-scale longitudinal
developmental study together with the Baby Lab at the Department of
Psychology. For this position we are seeking a motivated and highly
organized individual to supervise the in-home data collection
efforts.We are looking for an enthusiastic and hard-working
individual who is interested in contributing to a range of exciting
tasks and projects at the lab, who will be able to identify aspects
in our operation management that can be improved and will develop
and lead new efforts to do so.This appointment is for one year with
the possibility of renewal pending satisfactory performance and
continued funding. Please email Dr. Liat Hasenfratz at with any
questions about the position.ResponsibilitiesManage human-subject
research arm of the project. This includes overseeing the design
and application of in-home testing, data-collection and
data-sharing protocols. Submission and modification of IRB
protocols. Supervise RAs and undergrads who are working on the
project to annotate data. Monitor technical personnel who are
interacting with the data of the 1kD project. Ensure data security
protocol is followed.Organize subject payments on the 1kD project,
payments of contractors. This includes monthly preparation of
invoices for subject payments. And assistance with Concur payments
of project expenditures.Assist with lab management; organization of
lab meetings and events, such as the upcoming workshop and
hackathon in 2023. Order lab supplies.Qualifications Essential
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree (BA, BS) in
Psychology/Neuroscience/Linguistics or a related field.Over 5 years
of experience as lab manager or related managerial
position.Practical experience with longitudinal and developmental
data collection.Practical experience with IRB protocol submissions
and maintenance.Excellent organizational and communication
skills.Strong attention to details. Outstanding references.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Qualtrics,
PsychoPy.Experience with different aspects of psychological
research (questionnaire data, experimental set-ups).Experience with
techniques behavioral coding, annotation of video data and data
analysis. Experience with methods in computational
neuroscience.Experience with programming in Python, Matlab, R,
and/or Javascript This position is subject to the University's
background check policy.Princeton University is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, national origin, disability status,
protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by
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