Research Assistant 1

JOB SUMMARY

The Cognition, Action, and Psychophysiology (CAP) Lab (https://kidcaplab.uconn.edu/, PI: Dr. Kimberly Cuevas) in the Department of Psychological Sciences, at the University of Connecticut, Waterbury Campus is seeking a full-time Research Assistant. The successful candidate will assist with two multi-site NIH-funded longitudinal studies.  One project (iLearn) examines individual differences in infant learning in collaboration with Dr. John Colombo (University of Kansas). The other project, BUBBLES (Babies: Understanding Brains and Baseline Longitudinal EEG Study), investigates the development of neural and self-regulatory processes in collaboration with Dr. Martha Ann Bell (Virginia Tech) and Dr. Zhe Wang (Texas A&M). 

The Research Assistant (RA) will work with infants, their parents, and a team of researchers (undergraduate/graduate students, RAs, postdocs, and faculty). This position offers an opportunity to obtain training and hands-on experience with several research methodologies, including EEG, ECG, resting-state procedures, contingency learning paradigms, and cognitive assessments.  The RA will be responsible for day-to-day duties in the laboratory, including recruitment and tracking of participants and data collection.  There will also be opportunities for other lab-related research projects and cross-site training. 

The position is an excellent opportunity for highly motivated individuals preparing for a graduate career in Developmental Psychology, Cognitive Science, or a related field. The successful candidate will have opportunities to be involved in conference submissions, presentations, and manuscript preparation. Only candidates who meet all minimum qualifications can be considered for further review. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Recruiting and maintaining contact with infants and their families. 
• Collecting and processing behavioral, EEG/ECG, and questionnaire data. 
• Assist with data management efforts. 
• Coordinating, training, and working with our team of undergraduate research assistants. 
• Participate in data collection on evenings and weekends, as necessary. 
• Engage in lab meetings. 
• Perform other duties as required. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, neuroscience, cognitive scien