Research Specialist I
Research Specialist I
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Job Description
Overview
The Department of Psychology at Princeton University is seeking a fulltime Research Specialist I (to act as a lab manager) in the Human Diversity Lab under the supervision of Dr. Kristina Olson. The successful candidate will participate in all aspects of research on gender and sex diversity and early childhood social categorization.
This is a oneyear term position with the possibility (and expectation) of renewal contingent upon continued funding and satisfactory performance. As Princeton University is not an Everified institution OPT STEM extension for a second year or more is not eligible. Start date is on or around June 16 2025.
For full consideration please submit the application by Mar 15th 2025.
Please submit contact information (butnot letters) for at least 2 references (we will contact references for letters at a later stage). Contact Grey Raber if you have additional questions. The finalist must successfully pass a background check and approval by Human Resources.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will assist with all aspects of research including but not limited to:
- Coordinating participant recruitment
- Data collection and data management
- Recruiting training and supervising undergraduate research assistants
- Completing administrative paperwork (e.g. IRB documents) ordering lab supplies and maintaining a lab calendar of events
- Coordinating meetings emails other administrative coordination
- Writing papers
- Conducting literature reviews
- Helping to analyze study results
Qualifications
Essential
- Bachelors degree
- At least one year of developmental or social psychology research experience (or a closely aligned field)
- Willingness to learn new skills and take on new projects and responsibilities
- Attention to detail high level of selfmotivation and ability to work independently
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- Strong writing skills
- Ability to read interpret and synthesize past research studies
- Ability to multitask and balance longterm goals with shortterm needs
- Basic computer skills (Microsoft office write professional emails)
Preferred
- Basic statistics training (e.g. anovas ttests using R)
- Experience working with LGBTQ populations and/or other marginalized groups
- Experience designing research studies and/or presenting research data
Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity 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 law. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS
Standard Weekly Hours
Eligible for Overtime
Benefits Eligible
Probationary Period
Essential Services Personnel (see policy for detail)
Estimated Appointment End Date
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Physical Capacity Exam Required
Valid Drivers License Required
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
