Research Assistant position at Stanford

[Michael C. Frank]

Hi all, 

Please forward this job posting to students or others that you think might be interested in applying. Thanks!

Mike

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Research assistant job in Michael Frank's lab at Stanford University

Interested in language, cognition, and development? The Department of Psychology is looking for a full time Research Assistant. This is a one year fixed term position with possibility of renewal. RA will assist with empirical work on language learning, social development, and cross-cultural cognition. Duties will include assisting in designing, creating, running, and analyzing experiments with infants, children, and adults (including experiments delivered using web-based platforms); coordinating and recruiting undergraduate research assistants; coordinate participant recruitment; and assisting in planning lab events and meetings. 

Other optional opportunities: RA may have opportunities for scientific creativity on conference presentations and journal articles. There may also be opportunities for international travel to collaboration sites in India, Brazil, or Indonesia. 

Qualifications: RA should have working knowledge of MS Office and good organizational and communication skills. Frequent email and phone communication will be necessary, and keeping organized (scheduling and record-keeping) is an essential part of the job. Previous research experience is strongly preferred. A good candidate will have additional technical skills such as programming (Flash, Matlab, and R especially, but shell scripting, Perl, or Java also useful), statistical knowledge, and graphic design (Photoshop/Illustrator/Dreamweaver). Must be a quick learner, able to work independently, and show initiative. The position is ideal for individuals who wish to further their research training.

To apply, go to http://jobs.stanford.edu/, type 37792 in “Keyword Search” box, and click “Search.” Please email mcfrank at stanford.edu with any questions.

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