Fall 2019 Undergraduate Research Assistant Positions
The Child Development Lab
http://www.cdl.umd.edu/
Description:
The University of Maryland's Child Development Laboratory, under the direction of Dr. Nathan Fox, is now accepting applications for Fall 2019 undergraduate research assistants! Successful applicants will work on projects funded by the National Institutes of Health. Our studies examine the effects of temperament on social and cognitive development using a variety of neurological and behavioral methods. This position involves assisting with study visits, and research assistants will gain experience with behavioral coding, electroencephalogram (EEG) collection, electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) collection, taking part in research discussions, and play an active role in behavioral and physiological data collection. Social and biological science-related field majors are encouraged to apply. This position requires a flexible schedule, including weekend and evening availability. Accepted applicants will have the opportunity to work on several studies going on in the lab. Many of our undergraduate research assistants present at the annual Undergraduate Research Day. The position requires attention to detail, proper time management, and excellent interpersonal skills. We ask for a two semester commitment, but space is not guaranteed. Credit is available for PSYC 479, BSCI 399, and EDHD 498 for those interested!
Responsibilities:
-6 hours per week in lab
-Behavioral coding
-EEG collection
-ECG/EKG collection
-Research discussions
-Behavioral and physiological data collection
-Assisting with study visits
Qualifications:
-Experience working or completing research with infants, children, and adolescents is preferred but not required.
How to Apply:
Interested individuals should send an email with their resume and an unofficial transcript to childdevelopmentlab@umd.edu
The Child Development Lab
http://www.cdl.umd.edu/
Description:
The University of Maryland's Child Development Laboratory, under the direction of Dr. Nathan Fox, is now accepting applications for Fall 2019 undergraduate research assistants! Successful applicants will work on projects funded by the National Institutes of Health. Our studies examine the effects of temperament on social and cognitive development using a variety of neurological and behavioral methods. This position involves assisting with study visits, and research assistants will gain experience with behavioral coding, electroencephalogram (EEG) collection, electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) collection, taking part in research discussions, and play an active role in behavioral and physiological data collection. Social and biological science-related field majors are encouraged to apply. This position requires a flexible schedule, including weekend and evening availability. Accepted applicants will have the opportunity to work on several studies going on in the lab. Many of our undergraduate research assistants present at the annual Undergraduate Research Day. The position requires attention to detail, proper time management, and excellent interpersonal skills. We ask for a two semester commitment, but space is not guaranteed. Credit is available for PSYC 479, BSCI 399, and EDHD 498 for those interested!
Responsibilities:
-6 hours per week in lab
-Behavioral coding
-EEG collection
-ECG/EKG collection
-Research discussions
-Behavioral and physiological data collection
-Assisting with study visits
Qualifications:
-Experience working or completing research with infants, children, and adolescents is preferred but not required.
How to Apply:
Interested individuals should send an email with their resume and an unofficial transcript to childdevelopmentlab@umd.edu