PSYC - Vaish Research Specialist

The Early Social Development Lab at the University of Virginia's Department of Psychology is seeking to hire a Research Specialist to assist with the management of a cross-cultural study (in U.S. and India) of the development and socialization of gratitude among preschool- and early-school-age children. The Research Specialist will be based at the Early Social Development Lab but will assist with organizing, managing, and coordinating research efforts across the two research sites. This position is 100% grant funded.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Supervise and train undergraduate research assistants and part-time staff
• Organize and lead research discussion meetings, including with the collaborating lab in India
• Coordinate across sites on research protocols and training
• Quality control on study procedures and data collection at both sites
• Assist with recruitment of participants
• Track and correspond with families and schools
• Conduct interviews and collect data according to procedures
• Support data analysis and summarize results
• Support the preparation of conference presentations and manuscripts for publication
• Maintain research records
• Assist senior researchers by completing tasks that support research operations
• Help create website associated with research project
• Schedule and book facilities
• May purchase supplies via department central purchasing
• Adhere to regulatory research guidelines in daily work
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned

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The Research Specialist will report to Amrisha Vaish, Associate Professor of Psychology.

The anticipated start date is late August 2024. This position is a restricted position and is dependent upon project need, availability of funding and performance.

Anticipated Hiring Range: $22.00 - $24.00/hr commensurate with education and experience. This is a Non-Exempt level, benefited position.

For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit hr.virginia.edu/benefits.

To Apply:

Https://jobs.virginia.edu/us/en/jobs/R0063764

Please apply through Workday, and search for R0063764 . Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs.' Complete an application online with the following documents:

• CV

• Cover letter

Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.

This position will remain open until filled. This position will not sponsor applicants for work visas. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.

References will be completed via UVA's standardized process Skill Survey. A total of five references will be requested via SkillSurvey during the final phase of the interview process.

For additional information about the position, please contact Donna Hearn, Assistant Chair, at dlh6f@virginia.edu.

For questions about the application process, please contact Rich Haverstrom, Faculty Search Advisor at rkh6j@virginia.edu.

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Position Compensation Range: $16.97 - $33.94 Hourly

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor's degree in related field.

• B.A. or B.S. in Psychology or Child Development is preferred. Masters degree desirable

Experience:

• Experience working with children and families, using statistical software, complex research designs, coding observational data, and conducting literature searches preferred.

Licensure: None.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

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