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Grade:T23 Summary: The Research in Spatial Cognition (RISC) Lab at Temple University is hiring a full-time research assistant to work 40 hours per weekon Temple's main campus to assist with research and recruitment for spatial reasoning projects. Under the direction of Dr. Thomas Shipley, the individual will be responsible for managing day-to-day lab operations, including research grants administration and accounting, managing IRB protocols, recruitment of study participants, stimuli design and creation, supervision of undergraduate research assistants, and more. They will also have the opportunity to collaborate on research projects of their choice with Dr. Shipley. This is a 2-year grant-funded position, starting between February 6th, 2024, and July 30th, 2024. When you come to Temple, you don't only come to an impressive campus with abundant resources and amenities.  You come to Philadelphia, where Temple's Main Campus is woven into the city's fabric.  Temple is committed to this community and provides several financial programs for full-time faculty and staff who purchase and reside in homes surrounding the Main Campus and the Health Sciences Center. to learn more about the benefits of working at Temple University. Required Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field and six months of directly related experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Required Skills & Abilities: *Research interest in spatial reasoning/cognition and STEM learning. *Research interests in cognitive psychology, neuroscience, or related fields. *Computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office suite. *Familiarity with basic statistical tests. Preferred: *Excellent interpersonal, leadership, writing, and organizational skills. *Ability to interact with a diverse population of participants. *Interest in attending graduate school. Temple University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, service, and educational programs. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or veteran status. Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description, employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial, and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies, and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments in which their essential functions cause them to interact. For additional information about Temple University, please visit our website at www.temple.edu. Temple University's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains statistics, policies, and procedures related to campus safety.. You may request a copy of the report by calling Temple University's Campus Safety Services at 215-204-7900.

Primary Location:Pennsylvania-Philadelphia-Main Campus-Weiss Hall

Job:Staff Schedule:Full-time Shift:Day Job Employee Status:Regular

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