Research Assistant - Colby College - Waterville, ME

Research Assistant

Department: Psychology

Date: 08/28/2015

POSITION VACANCY
Founded in 1813, Colby is one of America’s most selective colleges. Serving only undergraduates, Colby’s rigorous academic program is rooted in deep exploration of ideas and close interaction with world-class faculty scholars. Students pursue intellectual passions, choosing among 57 majors or developing their own. Independent and collaborative research, study abroad, and internships offer robust opportunities to prepare students for postgraduate success. Colby is home to a community of 1,850 dedicated and diverse students from around the globe. Its Maine location provides easy access to world-class research institutions and civic engagement experiences.

Under the leadership of its new president, David A. Greene, Colby is building on this strong foundation while remaining committed to excellence, to supporting students and faculty at the highest levels, and to the College’s deep liberal arts traditions. This new chapter includes plans for creating innovative academic initiatives and partnerships, strengthening the connections between the liberal arts and the professional world, revitalizing downtown Waterville, and pursuing significant capital projects for performing arts and athletics. Colby invites applicants to apply for the position of:


RESEARCH ASSISTANT

Psychology Department

Part-Time, 9-Month, Exempt, Benefited, Administrative Staff Appointment

The Memory and Language Lab in the Psychology Department at Colby College is hiring a part-time research assistant with benefits. The assistant will support the research ongoing in the lab, from data collection and management to scheduling and coordinating research sessions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in daily operation of the research lab
  


• Assist in training and supervision of student research assistants
  


• Maintenance of lab website
  


• Facilitate lab management, including maintenance and ordering of supplies
  


• Recruiting participants, scheduling testing sessions, and maintain participant database
  


• Holding testing and recruitment sessions on and off-site
  


• Administration of psychological assessment protocols
  


• Coordinating and managing Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocols
  


• Collecting, scoring, coding, and analyzing data
  


• Compiling and assisting with the preparation of documents (e.g., posters, presentations)
  


• Literature searches and manuscript support
  


• Perform additional duties as assigned
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related fields required
  


• Excellent interpersonal skills, sound judgment, and a collaborative style
  


• Strong work ethic and willingness to help
  


• Excellent written and oral communication
  


• Ability to follow instructions and work independently with limited supervision
  


• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and a willingness to travel locally
  


• Experience conducting research with human populations preferred
  


• Ability to work in PC and Mac platforms preferred
  


• Programming skills preferred
  


• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, SPSS, WordPress and preferred
  


• Familiarity with APA-style preferred
  

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

This position has significant interaction with supervisors, students, faculty and staff, as well as other constituents.

PHYSICAL EFFORT/ENVIRONMENT :

General open office and campus environment. Position involves sitting, although frequent movement is necessary. Walking, standing, bending, and twisting may be required. Computer usage involving repetitive hand/wrist motion is also necessary.