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Research Specialist
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/156402
Research Assistant
Columbia
Richland
College of Arts and Sciences
CAS Psychology
Salary commensurate with qualifications.
Full Time
37.5
Standard working schedule: 8:30am - 5:00pm
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Staff Research Grant (SRGP)
12 months
Administrative
From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service - helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
At the University of South Carolina, we strive to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity in our workforce is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. The University is committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees.
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The successful candidate will work closely with Dr. Caitlin Hudac in the Brain Research Across Development (B-RAD) Lab to accelerate research on externally funded studies that work with multiple methods with neurodiverse populations, including individuals with rare genetic conditions and autistic individuals. This position will be responsible for participant recruitment, scheduling, data collection (both on-site and off-site), and data management. Data include daily surveys, electroencephalography (EEG), eye tracking, and electrocardiogram (ECG). This person in this position will have opportunities to work closely with other team members during data analysis and interpretation. This position will have to do some travel (sponsored by our lab) for data collection.
Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Developmental Science, Cognitive Neuroscience, or a related field from an accredited institution.
Must have strong interpersonal skills and experience working with children; Must have demonstrated ability to work independently and participate on a team; Must have knowledge of computer administration of basic programs (e.g., Word, Excel) Preference for candidates with experience working in a research laboratory working with infants, children, or adolescents; Preference for candidates with knowledge of advanced computer software or hardware
Responsible for child and parent recruitment and scheduling, including invitations to participate in research, reminders, and follow-ups for research appointments.
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Data collection (Daily surveys, electroencephalography (EEG), eye tracking, and electrocardiogram (ECG) for over 150 individuals.
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30
Management of data collected, including data entry and data backup.
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30
Non-Essential
No
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05/01/2024
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05/09/2024
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Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by May 9, 2024
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