Research Assistant Positions
Maryland Child and Family Development Lab
Description:
Project Overview: Child Development This study is a project investigating pro-social behavior and empathy in four year old children. In the project, mothers and their four year old child come to the lab for two separate visits. During the visits, children play games and tasks designed to measure empathy, pro social behavior, and past experiences with their parent. Meanwhile, mothers complete questionnaires and interviews. Data collection is currently ongoing. Research assistants will assist with a variety of tasks depending on availability and interests. Some students may have the opportunity to assist graduate research assistants in collecting data.
Maryland Child and Family Development Lab
Description:
Project Overview: Child Development This study is a project investigating pro-social behavior and empathy in four year old children. In the project, mothers and their four year old child come to the lab for two separate visits. During the visits, children play games and tasks designed to measure empathy, pro social behavior, and past experiences with their parent. Meanwhile, mothers complete questionnaires and interviews. Data collection is currently ongoing. Research assistants will assist with a variety of tasks depending on availability and interests. Some students may have the opportunity to assist graduate research assistants in collecting data.
Responsibilities:
-7 to 10 hours per week
-Data Entry
-Coding videotaped interactions
-Transcribing
-Running participants
Qualifications:
-3.0 minimum GPA
How To Apply:
If interested, please go to http://www.childandfamilylab.umd.edu to complete the online application. The link is located on the right hand side under the heading "Research Opportunity."