Fall 2018 Research Assistant Positions
Decision Attention and Memory Lab http://damlab.umd.edu/
Description:
The DAM Lab is seeking undergraduate RAs to assist with cognitive behavioral research for the Fall
2018 semester. This semester we will be running studies exploring memory, self-regulated learning, and decision making. Interested individuals must be able to register for PSYC479 and commit to 9 lab hours per week (3 credits) in order to be considered.
RAs will be responsible for coordinating participant study visits and data collection. Opportunities to be involved in data processing, develop other research skills of interest, and/or participating in an RA led replication study can be earned. If you are interested in learning more about research and/or planning to attend graduate school, this would provide good research experience with an opportunity for a letter of recommendation.
Responsibilities:
-Coordinate and run study visits
-Data Collection
-Data Entry/Data Processing
-Attend weekly lab meeting
Qualifications:
-Interest in cognitive psychology
-Able to register for 3 credit hours through PSYC479 (9 hours/week)
-Have at least 2.5 hour blocks of availability
-Comfortable with computers
-Familiarity with Microsoft office products and Gmail
How To Apply:
If interested, please email umd.damlab@gmail.com, with a brief description of why you are interested in joining the lab and your availability for the fall semester. Interviews can be completed either online (Skype, Google Hangouts, etc) or on campus and will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
