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JOB REQUIREMENTS: Job Summary: The Learning, Cognition, & Development Lab (LCD Lab), directed by Dr. Haley Vlach, conducts research on how young children think and learn. We are currently working on a series of National Science Foundation (NSF)-funded studies examining relationships between children\'s attention, memory, language, categorization, and cognitive development. The Research Specialist will work with researchers in the LCD Lab to ensure the successful completion of these studies. More information about the LCD Lab\'s research can be found on this website: https://vlachlab.education.wisc.edu/. Duties will include: * Assisting with recruitment and coordination of data collection activities with parents, daycares, and preschools, both in-person and online * Contacting school administrators to discuss their possible participation in the project, describing Institutional Review Board (IRB) requirements and consenting of parents and children. * Traveling to data collection sites, such as daycares and preschools. * Coordinating data collection efforts with other lab researchers. * Administering cognitive tasks to parents and children. * Assisting in management of data, participation databases, and consent forms. * Attending and participating in regular meetings with the Principal Investigator (PI), postdoctoral scholars, graduate students, and undergraduate researchers. * Managing a team of undergraduate researchers * Creating and updating IRB protocols Other requirements to be considered for this position: * Reliable source of transportation, as some travel is required * A minimum of one-year commitment Responsibilities: Develops, designs, and conducts one or more research projects and organizes daily operation of projects and specialized research areas to ensure work meets established objectives under moderate supervision. 50% Conducts research experiments according to established research protocols with moderate impact to the project(s). Collects data and monitors test results 10% Operates, cleans, and maintains organization of research equipment and research area. Tracks inventory levels and places replenishment orders 5% Reviews, analyzes, and interprets... For full info follow application link. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/ ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/B125E8AAFBA047DD