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Under general direction of faculty and/or senior research personnel, Research Coordinator employees support the development, design, and implementation of research projects according to plans. They operate with understanding of research goals and objectives but follow established protocols and guidelines. Employees seek instruction in areas of complexity.

The Babylab in the Department of Psychology at the University of Virginia is seeking to hire a Research Coordinator to assist with the management of an NSF-funded study examining the developmental origins of social interaction processing in the human brain.

Responsibilities include:

• Supervising and training undergraduate research assistants and part time staff
• Organizing and leading research discussion meetings
• Coordinating research protocols and training
• Quality control on study procedures and data collection
• Assisting with recruitment of participants
• Tracking and corresponding with families
• Collecting behavioral and neuroimaging data according to procedures
• Supporting data analysis and summarizing of results
• Supporting the preparation of conference presentations and manuscripts for publication
• Maintaining research records
• Assisting senior researchers by completing tasks that support research operations
• Helping maintain website associated with research project
• Adhering to regulatory research guidelines in daily work
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

These full-time positions will remain open until filled.

This is a restricted position contingent on continued funding.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Process for External Applicants: Please apply through Workday , and search for “ PSYC – Research Coordinator - Baby Lab ”. Complete an application online and attach a cover letter, CV/resume, and contact information for three professional references (name, email address, telephone number, and address).

Process for Internal UVA Applicants: Please apply through your Workday Home page, search “Find Jobs”, and search for “ PSYC – Research Coordinator – Baby Lab ”. Complete an application online and attach a cover letter, CV/resume, and contact information for three professional references (name, email address, telephone number, and address).

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System and the University Physician’s Group are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Associate's degree in related field. A B.A. or B.S. in Psychology or Child Development is preferred.
Experience: Equivalent experience/course work will be considered in lieu of degree. Experience working with children and families, using statistical software, complex research designs, coding observational data, and conducting literature searches preferred.
Licensure: None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

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The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.