Research Specialist

The Social and Moral Learning Lab, directed by Dr. Pearl Han Li in the Department of Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, seeks a full-time Research Specialist (Lab Manager). The Social and Moral Learning Lab investigates how children seek information about the world from developmental and cultural perspectives. We are especially interested in how children learn from others, form and revise their beliefs, and reason about social and moral issues across cultures.

The Research Specialist will play a central role in managing the day-to-day operations of the Social and Moral Learning Lab, including overseeing and conducting research on children's learning and social cognition, recruiting participants across various settings, and coordinating and training undergraduate researchers. Additional responsibilities include managing lab communications and providing operational support. This position also offers opportunities to develop independent research projects, contribute to collaborative studies, and present at scientific meetings. This position is ideal for someone seeking substantial research experience before pursuing graduate studies in developmental psychology or related fields.

• 30% Conducts research experiments according to established research protocols with moderate impact to the project(s). Collects data and monitors test results
• 15% Operates, cleans, and maintains organization of research equipment and research area. Tracks inventory levels and places replenishment orders
• 10% Reviews, analyzes, and interprets data and/or documents results for presentations and/or reporting to internal and external audiences
• 10% Participates in the development, interpretation, and implementation of research methodology and materials
• 20% Provides operational guidance on day-to-day activities of unit or program staff and/or student workers
• 15% Coordinates recruitment efforts with schools, museums, and community partners

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Required
Bachelor's Degree
Degree in Psychology, Cognitive Science or related field.

Required Qualifications:
- 1 year experience in a research lab setting
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior research conducted within the field of self-injury/suicide research
- Experience working in a lab utilizing intensive time sampling (i.e., ecological momentary assessment) methodologies
- Experience with overseeing a research study, familiarity with IRB application development and submission, participant-facing interactions in the research setting, and some experience with data analysis

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Terminal, 12 month appointment.
This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding

Minimum $44,543 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
The typical starting salary for this position is $44,543 - $63,697 depending on qualifications and experience. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays and paid time off; competitive insurance and saving accounts; and retirement benefits.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. University sponsorship is not available for this position.

Please click on the "Apply Now" button to start the application process.

Applications must be submitted by 11:55 pm on the deadline date. To apply, please upload a cover letter and resume. Your cover letter and resume should address how your skills, knowledge, and abilities are transferrable to this role. Additional materials submitted other than your cover letter and resume will not be considered.

Selected applicants will receive an invitation to participate in virtual interviews 7-10 business days following the application deadline. Those moving on to second round interviews will be invited to an in-person interview at UW-Madison. Once final applicants are identified, they will be asked to provide names and contact information for at least three professional references, including a current/most recent supervisor.

For questions on the position, contact: Pearl Li at pearlhan.li@wisc.edu.

Cassie Wheeler
cassie.wheeler@wisc.edu
608-262-3739
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Research Specialist(RE047)

A48-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/PSYCHOLOGY/PSYCHOLOGY

Academic Staff-Terminal

311296-AS