Graduate Research Assistant

Job Type: Student (Fixed Term) Job Description: The Graduate Research Assistant will help to recruit babies and conduct research appointments with babies and parents. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Administrative tasks to include data entry and scheduling appointments In-person recruitment in community in addition to recruitment on social media platforms Conducting research appointments with infants using an eye tracker Represent department and the University favorably and in accordance with established Core Values and expectations Perform other duties as assigned or directed to meet the goals and objectives of the lab and organization Qualifications: Current student in the PsyD program Currently working in the Baby Development Lab Proficient in technology associated with lab tasks (MS Office, Google Docs/Sheets, using social media) Minimum availability of 15hrs/week Minimum of 1-year research experience. If the candidate meets all other requirements and some preferred requirements, this requirement might be waived Experience with children either in an informal (e.g., as a nanny) or formal setting (i.e., conducting research) Excellent organization skills and attention to details pertinent in dealing with participant data Exceptional verbal and written communication skills Outgoing personality to help facilitate recruitment relationships in the community Motivated to participate in self-study as a part of ongoing training Preferred Qualifications: 2-4 years of research experience Computer Science or Statistical background Experienced with a programming language (in R, Python, Matlab, etc.) Experience in working with Qualtrics Equal Opportunity Employer KCU is committed to promoting an equal employment opportunity workplace. Equal opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information (GINA), physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, ancestry, military and/or veteran status, and/or any other status protected by applicable Federal, state or local law. Annual Security Report KCU is committed to providing a safe campus for students, faculty, and staff. Our annual campus security report lists campus crimes and statistics for the campus and public areas around campus for the last three years, in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Thank you for your interest in a career at KCU! Kansas City University, founded in 1916, is a fully accredited, private not-for-profit health sciences university, and the fifth-oldest osteopathic medical school in the nation. KCU’s Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, Biosciences and Dental Medicine offer graduate degree programs in osteopathic medicine, clinical psychology, biomedical sciences and dental medicine, as well as multiple dual-degree opportunities. To learn more about KCU, our colleges and academic programs, visit kansascity.edu. Are you interested in learning more about opportunities at KCU but don’t see a specific position that fits your experience and skills at this time? Please introduce yourself to us by sharing your CV/resume and we will be in contact with you as future opportunities that match your qualifications become available.