Full-Time Research Assistant Position
Dr. Cabrera's Family Involvement Lab
Department of Human Development and Quantitative Methodology
University of Maryland
Description:
The Family Involvement Lab is currently conducting a large and exciting intervention study
regarding reading in families with very young children (9 to 30 months of age). The Lab will be recruiting families of first-time mothers and fathers who speak English or Spanish. We are interested in learning about how reading in families affects parents as well as children’s growth, health, and development. (See the lab's website at www.babybooks2.com) The research assistant will recruit parents; schedule visits; participate in data collection; and enter data. Local travel to recruitment sites and data collection will be required. This is an ideal position for someone interested in applying to graduate school as opportunities may be available to collaborate on research publications and presentations. Part time positions may also be available.
Responsibilities:
-40 Hours Per Week
-Participant recruitment and scheduling
-Data Collection
-Data Entry
-Measure Piloting
Qualifications:
-Fluency in Spanish required
-Bachelor's in psychology, child development, public health, education or a related field preferred but not required. Relevant experience may be sufficient.
-Effective communication skills
-Available to work evenings and weekends
-Research experience preferred
-Access to a vehicle preferred
-Reliable and punctual
How To Apply:
If interested, please email your cover letter and resume to Catherine Kuhns at ckuhns@umd.edu
Dr. Cabrera's Family Involvement LabDepartment of Human Development and Quantitative Methodology
University of Maryland
Description:
The Family Involvement Lab is currently conducting a large and exciting intervention study
regarding reading in families with very young children (9 to 30 months of age). The Lab will be recruiting families of first-time mothers and fathers who speak English or Spanish. We are interested in learning about how reading in families affects parents as well as children’s growth, health, and development. (See the lab's website at www.babybooks2.com) The research assistant will recruit parents; schedule visits; participate in data collection; and enter data. Local travel to recruitment sites and data collection will be required. This is an ideal position for someone interested in applying to graduate school as opportunities may be available to collaborate on research publications and presentations. Part time positions may also be available.
Responsibilities:
-40 Hours Per Week
-Participant recruitment and scheduling
-Data Collection
-Data Entry
-Measure Piloting
Qualifications:
-Fluency in Spanish required
-Bachelor's in psychology, child development, public health, education or a related field preferred but not required. Relevant experience may be sufficient.
-Effective communication skills
-Available to work evenings and weekends
-Research experience preferred
-Access to a vehicle preferred
-Reliable and punctual
How To Apply:
If interested, please email your cover letter and resume to Catherine Kuhns at ckuhns@umd.edu
