What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Specialist-Psychology position at University of California Berkeley?
Position overview
Position title: Assistant Specialist Salary range: The posted UC academic salary scales ( https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/2022-23-academic-salary-scales.html ) set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the following table for the salary scale for this position [ https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2022-23/july-2022-salary-scales/t24-b.pdf ]. Off-scale salaries' and other components of pay, which would yield compensation that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.
A reasonable estimate for this position is $56,600-$63,000. Percent time: 100% Anticipated start: 5/1/2023 Position duration: 1 year appointment , with a possibility of renewal Application Window
Open date: January 10, 2023
Next review date: Wednesday, Jan 25, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Monday, Mar 20, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
The Department of Psychology at the University of California, Berkeley seeks applications for an Assistant Specialist in the Kidd and Piantadosi Labs directed by Professors Celeste Kidd and Steven Piantadosi. The Assistant Specialist will lead two sets of developmental studies using behavioral methods, including eye tracking, to investigate: 1) the relationship between early mathematics and attention; and 2) the development of algorithmic reasoning in early mathematics. These studies are funded by NSF's Division of Research on Learning in Formal and
Informal Settings.
Summary of Responsibilities:
Develop and run eye tracking and other behavioral experiments with children ages 2 to 8
years old
Analyze data, interpret results, and prepare manuscripts for publication
Recruit and coordinate human subjects
Recruit and manage testing sites (preschools, museums, etc.)
Hire, train, and supervise undergraduate research assistants
Maintain and update human subjects protocols when necessary
Place purchase orders for supplies and equipment
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent international degree) or enrolled in a bachelor's degree program (or equivalent international degree program)
Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
Bachelor's degree or equivalent international degree
Preferred qualifications
Knowledge of developmental studies
Previous experience with the design, implementation, and analysis of eye tracking
experiments
Previous experience working with children, specifically in a research context
Ability to work in a collaborative setting and communicate effectively with members of the
laboratory, parents, and preschool administrators and teachers
Strong quantitative skills and experience with programming, statistics, and experimental
design
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Application Requirements
Document requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Programming sample or github page
Writing sample
Cover Letter (Optional)
Reference requirements
2-3 required (contact information only)
Letters of reference will only be solicited for finalist
Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF03790
Help contact: dreamartinez@berkeley.edu
Campus Information
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at UC Berkeley. Our excellence can only be fully realized by faculty, students, and academic and non-academic staff who share our commitment to these values. Successful candidates for our academic positions will demonstrate evidence of a commitment to advancing equity, inclusion, and belonging.
The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct
In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality ( http://apo.berkeley.edu/ucb-confidentiality-policy ) prior to submitting their letter.
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. Please refer to Appendix F, Section II.C. of the policy for the deadlines applicable to new University of California employees. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
Positions that are represented by a collective bargaining unit or agent have particular contracts. For more information, please refer to the relevant contract: Lecturer contract , Postdoctoral contract , Research Series contract , and Librarian contract . Questions about represented positions can be directed to the hiring unit.
Job location
Berkeley, CA
To apply, visit https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF03790
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Position title: Assistant Specialist Salary range: The posted UC academic salary scales ( https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/2022-23-academic-salary-scales.html ) set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the following table for the salary scale for this position [ https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2022-23/july-2022-salary-scales/t24-b.pdf ]. Off-scale salaries' and other components of pay, which would yield compensation that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.
A reasonable estimate for this position is $56,600-$63,000. Percent time: 100% Anticipated start: 5/1/2023 Position duration: 1 year appointment , with a possibility of renewal Application Window
Open date: January 10, 2023
Next review date: Wednesday, Jan 25, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Monday, Mar 20, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
The Department of Psychology at the University of California, Berkeley seeks applications for an Assistant Specialist in the Kidd and Piantadosi Labs directed by Professors Celeste Kidd and Steven Piantadosi. The Assistant Specialist will lead two sets of developmental studies using behavioral methods, including eye tracking, to investigate: 1) the relationship between early mathematics and attention; and 2) the development of algorithmic reasoning in early mathematics. These studies are funded by NSF's Division of Research on Learning in Formal and
Informal Settings.
Summary of Responsibilities:
Develop and run eye tracking and other behavioral experiments with children ages 2 to 8
years old
Analyze data, interpret results, and prepare manuscripts for publication
Recruit and coordinate human subjects
Recruit and manage testing sites (preschools, museums, etc.)
Hire, train, and supervise undergraduate research assistants
Maintain and update human subjects protocols when necessary
Place purchase orders for supplies and equipment
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent international degree) or enrolled in a bachelor's degree program (or equivalent international degree program)
Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
Bachelor's degree or equivalent international degree
Preferred qualifications
Knowledge of developmental studies
Previous experience with the design, implementation, and analysis of eye tracking
experiments
Previous experience working with children, specifically in a research context
Ability to work in a collaborative setting and communicate effectively with members of the
laboratory, parents, and preschool administrators and teachers
Strong quantitative skills and experience with programming, statistics, and experimental
design
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Application Requirements
Document requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Programming sample or github page
Writing sample
Cover Letter (Optional)
Reference requirements
2-3 required (contact information only)
Letters of reference will only be solicited for finalist
Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF03790
Help contact: dreamartinez@berkeley.edu
Campus Information
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at UC Berkeley. Our excellence can only be fully realized by faculty, students, and academic and non-academic staff who share our commitment to these values. Successful candidates for our academic positions will demonstrate evidence of a commitment to advancing equity, inclusion, and belonging.
The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct
In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality ( http://apo.berkeley.edu/ucb-confidentiality-policy ) prior to submitting their letter.
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. Please refer to Appendix F, Section II.C. of the policy for the deadlines applicable to new University of California employees. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
Positions that are represented by a collective bargaining unit or agent have particular contracts. For more information, please refer to the relevant contract: Lecturer contract , Postdoctoral contract , Research Series contract , and Librarian contract . Questions about represented positions can be directed to the hiring unit.
Job location
Berkeley, CA
To apply, visit https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF03790
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