Lab Manager and Postdoc positions: infancy project, UCSD

[Gedeon Deák]

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We are looking for a Senior Research Associate (i.e., lab manager w/ an 
MA or BA in psych, cog sci, or related disciplines) and a postdoctoral 
researcher for the MESA project (Modeling the Emergence of Shared 
Attention) at UCSD. We are starting a longitudinal study of infants to 
explore relations among early perceptual and learning capacities, 
caregiver behaviors, and emerging social skills, using experimental and 
observational methods.

Details of the positions are below.

Please bring these to the attention of current or past students. Direct 
questions to me.

Thanks very much!

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STAFF RESEARCH ASSOCIATE I (75% Career)
 
COGNITIVE SCIENCE, UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO
Hiring Salary Range: $15.05-$16.39/hour
Apply Here
This position is union represented by RX-Research. For information go 
to http://blink.ucsd.edu/go/cbu

DESCRIPTION: Provide assistance to PIs in developmental psychology 
study. Assist in experimental and observational studies of infant 
cognition and infant-parent interaction. Oversee laboratory testing and 
home observations. Interact with parents and infants, and with local 
day care personnel and UCSD staff. Facilitate administration of 
research related testing. Oversee data coding and assist in training 
student research personnel. This requires excellent skills in observing 
details of infant behavior, and analytic problem solving. Organize data 
and maintain database. Assist in preparing and revising materials, 
including internal documentation, participant database, and website 
materials.

QUALIFICATIONS:
  * Experience working with infants & theoretical knowledge of human 
development and cognitive science.
  * Background in administering cognitive development tests.
  * Demonstrated ability to work independently and efficiently, and use 
good judgment in making decisions.
  * Ability to learn to use digital video software and hardware. Ability 
to learn new software quickly; programming ability a plus.
  * Proficiency with computer operating systems and software including 
email, word processing, databases, & data analysis.
  * Ability to establish and maintain physical and electronic filing 
systems.
  * Occasional weekends or evenings (1-2 hrs) work required. Must have 
own reliable transportation. EEO/AAE

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Postdoctoral Position
Department of Cognitive Science, University of California, San Diego

The MESA Project (Modeling the Emergence of Shared Attention) at UCSD 
is seeking a Postdoctoral researcher (24 to 36 month position) for a 
longitudinal study of infant social development. The study will follow 
infants from 3 to 12 months of age, assessing learning and perceptual 
processing and social skills, and observing infant-caregiver 
interactions. Data will be used in state-of-the-art computer 
simulations (see http://csclab.ucsd.edu/). The position is contingent 
upon final funding approval. Salary and benefits are competitive. All 
applications received by October 1, 2005 will be reviewed. The position 
will remain open until filled. Starting date is negotiable but 
preferably January 2006.

DUTIES
The postdoctoral scholar will help run the study by overseeing data 
collection and data analysis, assist in project management, and 
collaborate in publications and presentations.

QUALIFICATIONS
We are looking for a promising scientist with the drive to make 
intellectual and practical contributions to an interdisciplinary 
project. Candidates should have a doctorate in psychology, child 
psychology, neuroscience, or allied discipline. Strong methodological 
and statistical training is a requirement, as is experience in 
experimental studies of infant cognition/perception. Experience with 
longitudinal or observational methods, computer modeling or 
programming, and databases is desirable. Good organizational and 
management skills, and effective written and oral communication, are 
essential.

TRAINING
Postdocs may participate in the Postdoctoral program in the Center for 
Human Development (http://www.chd.ucsd.edu/postdoc.htm) and events in 
the Cognitive Science department and many affiliated UCSD centers 
including the Center for Research in Language, Institute for Neural 
Computation, Kavli Institute for Brain and Mind, Psychology Department, 
Salk Institute, etc. (see 
http://www.cogsci.ucsd.edu/index.php?cat=research&page=labs).

FOR MORE INFORMATION
	MESA Project:				http://mesa.ucsd.edu
	Center for Human Development	http://www.chd.ucsd.edu/
	Cognitive Development Lab:		http://cogsci.ucsd.edu/~deak/cdlab/
	Cognitive Science Department:	http://www.cogsci.ucsd.edu/

TO APPLY / CONTACT
Applicants should submit a statement of research interests and goals, 
CV, graduate transcripts, representative publications, and three 
letters of recommendation to:
	Dr. Gedeon O. Déak
	Department of Cognitive Science
	University of California, San Diego
	9500 Gilman Dr.
	La Jolla, CA 92093-0515 USA
	E-mail: deak at cogsci.ucsd.edu
	
	Phone: (858) 822-3352
	Fax: (858) 534-1128
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