Posted in Other 9 days ago.
Location: Columbia, South Carolina
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Research Specialist
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/156397
Research Specialist
Columbia
Richland
College of Arts and Sciences
CAS Psychology
$34,532 - Salary commensurate with qualifications.
Full Time
37.5
Standard working schedule: 8:30am - 5:00pm
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Staff Research Grant (SRGP)
12 months
Administrative
From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service - helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
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The hired candidate will work with a team to coordinate research operations of the Early Social Development Lab in the department of Psychology. Responsibilities will include: participant recruitment, data collection and administration of experimental procedures (electrocardiogram, eye tracking, and behavioral measures), administration of infant and toddler behavioral assessments, electrocardiogram and eye tracking data post-processing, data entry, data analysis, and dissemination of research findings.
Bachelor's degree and 1 or more years of experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Biology, or related field.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, and work independently. May have knowledge in equipment, data analysis, professional clinical processes, or other specific areas related to the field of research. Ability to present information effectively. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Knowledge of environmental and nutritional requirements for laboratory animals.
Administer Experimental Protocol: Collect behavioral and experimental data from infant and toddler participants and their parents.
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Pre and Post-Experimental Duties: Schedule participants, prepare measures to be administered, send information to families, and process completed data.
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Data Management: Score assessments, enter data, calculate reliability, and ensure that data is entered in a consistent and timely manner.
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Conduct Research: Contribute to professional presentations and articles. This includes summarizing data, conducting literature searches, creating posters, and presenting findings at academic conferences.
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5
Oversee undergraduate Research Assistants: Oversees undergraduates to assist with the administration of experimental protocol, pre- and post-experimental duties, and research tasks.
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Data Post-Processing: Complete behavioral coding of filmed experiments, and clean and process electrocardiogram data.
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Non-Essential
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