Lab Assistant

Location: Santa Cruz
Job ID: 35912

JOB POSTING

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NOTIFICATIONS

UC Vaccination Policy: With limited exceptions, COVID-19 vaccinations are required for Covered Individuals under the Policy. Covered Individuals include all employees, students, or trainees who physically access a University facility or program in connection with their employment, appointment, or education/training.

Covered Individuals do NOT include employees who work 100% remotely with NO expectation that they will physically access any University location or program at ANY time. If 100% remote work ends, the employee is subject to policy.

 

INITIAL REVIEW DATE (IRD)

UC Santa Cruz staff jobs are posted until filled. Application materials submitted by 11:59 pm on the IRD will be routed to the hiring unit for consideration. NOTE: Materials submitted after the IRD will be forwarded only at the request of the hiring unit. Submit your materials before the IRD to ensure consideration by the hiring unit.

The IRD for this job is: 06-08-2022

 

ABOUT UC SANTA CRUZ

UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. It's known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus's DNA. That playful, bold spirit still thrives today, all on a campus renowned as among the most beautiful in the world.

 

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

The Diversity in Development Lab, directed by Dr. Hyesung Grace Hwang, investigates socio-cognitive development starting from infancy. The lab is especially interested in examining how infants and children start to develop biases about people based on race, language, and accent, and how their social environment - their families, schools, neighborhoods, cultures, and more - influence these conceptions. We are also interested in investigating children's emerging conception of politics, equity, and activism. We examine these processes in racially, linguistically, and culturally diverse populations and use a variety of interdisciplinary methods across psychology, neuroscience (e.g., EEG), physiology, and sociology. Please see hghwang.com for more information about my research. 

This position is ideal for individuals who would like to gain research skills and pursue doctoral or graduate programs in the future. Individuals will have opportunities to be involved in preparing conference presentations, writing journal manuscripts, and starting their own research projects in collaboration with Dr. Hwang and her students. We are dedicated to supporting and mentoring the next generation of scholars from diverse backgrounds.  

More information can be found here:

psychology.ucsc.edu

 

JOB SUMMARY

Under supervision from the principal investigator, the incumbent will coordinate and conduct research investigating early social bias development. The research involves laboratory and online experiments, phone interviews, and testing and observation of children in naturalistic environments (preschools or homes). Audio, video, and questionnaire data are collected in these contexts and are subsequently stored, coded, and analyzed. Participant recruitment, mainly through phone, email, and social media, is also part of the activities expected to be performed. The incumbent will also be involved in recruiting, training, and supervising undergraduate research assistants. In addition, the incumbent will assist in administrative tasks, such as submitting and maintaining IRB protocols.

 

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Salary Information: $20.56 / Hourly

No. of Positions: 1

Benefits Level Eligibility: Full benefits

Schedule Information:

• Part-time, Fixed
• Percentage of Time: 75%, 30 Hours per Week
• Days of the Week: Mon-Fri
• Shift Includes: Day

Employee Classification: This is a Limited appointment

Job End Date: 1 year from date of hire, with possibility of extension

Work Location: UC Santa Cruz Main Campus

Union Representation: TX

Job Code Classification: 009603 (LAB AST 2)

Travel:  Never or Rarely

 

JOB DUTIES

40% - Data collection

• Collects data as part of the laboratory and online experiments, phone interviews, or observational video recordings of social interactions in home and preschool settings.
• Trains, coordinates, and supervises data collection by undergraduate research assistants.
• Cleans and codes audio and video data.
• Assists in study design and study protocol creation.

20% - Participant recruitment

• Schedules participant appointments via phone and email.
• Recruits participants via phone, emails, social media, and other media sources.
• Creates ads for participant recruitment. 
• Keeps track of and analyzes recruitment efforts and strategies.
• Answers participant communication in timely manner. 

20% - Reporting to PI and grad students

• Participates in regular meetings with the PI and graduate students to provide update on work progress and receive instructions. 

10% - Supervising undergraduate research assistants

• Recruits undergraduate research assistants. 
• Coordinates undergraduate research assistant work schedules and costs related to research (e.g., travel cost to data collection sites).
• Trains and supervises undergraduate research assistants' data collection and data coding efforts.

10% - Administrative Tasks

• Orders lab supplies.
• Keeps a safe and clean laboratory space, which includes cleaning and sanitizing the laboratory space and maintaining and requesting maintenance of equipment.
• Assists in preparing and maintaining IRB protocols.  
• Budgets and processes expenses for internal and external grants as well as cost of travel and conferences.
• Updates the lab website and social media presence.
• Plans and coordinates lab events (e.g., weekly lab meetings, journal clubs, dinners, etc.).

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree and / or equivalent experience / training.
• College-level coursework in psychology, education, or related fields.
• Experience interacting with young children.
• Experience conducting research (e.g., as paid or volunteer research assistant).
• Ability to use email and text processing and spreadsheet software (e.g., Microsoft word and excel).
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and writing skills.
• Ability to work independently on specified tasks.
• Good organizational and multitasking skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Undergraduate major in psychology, education, or related fields.
• Experience conducting research with infants, toddlers, and/or preschool children.
• Experience conducting semi-independent research projects (e.g., BA thesis projects) with skills in research design, IRB preparation, data management, data analysis, and writing.
• Experience with using Qualtrics, image/video editing (e.g., Photoshop, Adobe Premiere), and statistical software (e.g., R or SPSS).
• Experience with supervision, training, and / or team management.

 

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check.
• Ability to work on a computer for extended periods with or without accommodation. 
• Ability to work weekends instead of weekdays if required, due to nature of data collection.
• Ability to drive and travel to local schools or homes for data collection. 
• The University of California has implemented a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy covering all employees. To be compliant with the policy, covered employees must submit proof of vaccination or have an approved exception or deferral, eight (8) weeks from date of hire.
• Per the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA), this position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter. The selected candidate will be required to report known or suspected child abuse or neglect as defined by CANRA and will be required to sign a Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse prior to commencing employment. CANRA Penal Codes, and related definitions, requirements, and responsibilities may be obtained here.

 

SAFETY STATEMENT

All UCSC employees must understand and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries.

 

HOW TO APPLY

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EEO/AA

The University of California is an Equal Employment 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. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees.



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The University of California 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. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees.





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