Aug 21, 2024

Fall 2024 Research Assistant Positions with The Cognition & Development Lab

The Cognition and Development Lab (PI: Lucas Payne Butler) investigates children’s social cognitive
development and we are looking for undergraduates who are interested in learning more about what it’s like to do scientific research!

Description: 
Research assistants will learn about the research both that our lab conducts and that is important in the wider field of social cognitive development. We try to provide research assistants in our lab with the opportunity to learn about as much of the research process as possible and your responsibilities might include things like creating stimuli for new studies, helping conduct studies with children, recording data, or reading scientific papers.

You do not need to have any prior research experience! As long as you are excited to learn about scientific research and are comfortable talking to parents and children, we would love you to apply! We are looking for applicants who have some experience working with children in any capacity.

Research assistants will need to commit 10 hours per week (in person) for 2 semesters during which they will learn about the research both that our lab conducts and that is important in the wider field of social cognitive development. We try to provide research assistants in our lab with the opportunity to learn about as much of the research process as possible and your responsibilities might include things like creating stimuli for new studies, helping conduct studies with children, recording data, or reading scientific papers.

Responsibilities:
-10 hour/week commitment
-Ability to work in-person and on-campus in the Fall and Spring
-A commitment to work during Fall 2024 semester and the Spring 2025 semester

No prior experience is necessary, and you have the option to receive 3 credits per semester. If you have any questions, please email cogdevlab@umd.edu.

How To Apply: 
Please email us at cogdevlab@umd.edu. Applications are rolling, so please contact us asap.

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