The Division of Human Factors at the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) in Bethesda, Maryland is currently looking for 1-2 students who are available for part-time employment with the possibility of full-time during the summer. Qualifications:
Graduate student or upper-class (3rd/4th year) undergraduate student in developmental psychology, child development, early childhood education, or a related field.
Responsibilities:
Assist Division staff with making age determinations for a wide range of children’s products
Help to assess toys and other children’s products to determine the age range for which the product would be most appealing
Work with databases
Prioritize products for analysis
Make preliminary analysis using standardized guidance in CPSC’s age determination guidelines
Contribute to other projects related to child development
More information on CPSC’s student job opportunities is available at the following link: http://www.cpsc.gov/about/student.html.
How To Apply:
Please send a copy of your resume and anticipated availability to Division Director Dr. Bob Ochsman rochsman@cpsc.gov
