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Research Coordinator - Psychology
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What they do
A Psychologist studies human behavior to learn about the mental processes that affect people and how they relate to each other. Specializes in research or works directly with patients. May assess, diagnose and treat mental, emotional or behavioral disorders, provide counseling, advise students, focus on workplace issues or consult on criminal cases.
$85,614 / year median in Massachusetts
+22% projected growth
Job Description
Research Coordinator - Psychology
Medford, Massachusetts
Hybrid
Research
23621
Job Description
Overview
The Department of Psychology conducts cutting-edge interdisciplinary research aimed at understanding the causes and consequences of mental processes and behavior. Our primary focus is strongly experimental, with researchers at the forefront of neuroscience, cognition, social cognition, experimental clinical psychology, cognitive and affective neuroscience, and developmental psychology. Among the departments at Tufts, we are distinctive in having one of the largest majors on campus, while simultaneously maintaining one of the university's highest research profiles. Psychology supports a robust undergraduate program with large course enrollments and a vibrant graduate program offering doctoral degrees in experimental psychology, as well as cognitive science - an interdisciplinary degree.
The Spatial Cognition Lab is seeking a Senior Research Coordinator to work with PI Holly A. Taylor on ongoing research projects related learning, spatial communication, spatial ability, and communication synchrony.
What You'll Do
Under supervision of Principal Investigator, the primary responsibility of the Research Coordinator will be to assist with lab management and operational tasks for the Spatial Cognition Lab and associated collaborations.
Ensure compliance with IRB
Order and organize lab supplies
Maintain lab equipment and ensure proper storage
Troubleshoot technical difficulties with equipment and experiment software.
Develop and implement experimental paradigms, including programming and implementation of experimental tasks.
Conduct human subjects experiments for assigned research projects
Analyze data and assist PI in writing/editing materials for publication and presentation
Provide support to investigator for grants
Act as resource for student and visitor requests and questions
Promote a positive working environment
Oversee onboarding of new undergraduate research assistants.
Train undergraduate research assistants on roles and responsibilities for projects.
Maintain lab web-site.
What We're Looking For
Basic Requirements:
Knowledge and experience typically acquired by:
Bachelor's Degree in computer science, cognitive science, neuroscience, psychology, or related field
0-2 year experience in clinical research setting
Some experimental background and experience working in a laboratory setting conducting human subjects research and/or user experience testing
Strong experimental background and lab experience
Excellent written and spoken English communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Programming experience across a variety of programming languages
Experience with data analysis programs and software such as R, Excel, SPSS, MATLAB
Prior experience mentoring undergraduate research assistants
Pay Range
Minimum $23.00, Midpoint $27.35, Maximum $31.70
Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.