The Research Assistant (RA) will coordinate and work on multiple studies focused on cognition, personality, and health in adult development and aging.

Responsibilities will include:

• Coordinates data collection and analysis for research projects on cognition, personality, physical activity, and aging under the direction of the principal investigator - 20% time
• Responsible for multiple tasks associated with data processing, cognitive test scoring, and preparing data files for public dissemination - 15% of time
• Conduct data analysis of longitudinal data sets on cognition, health, and personality and writeup results - 20% of time
• Implements multiple tasks associated with literature search and management of references and updating websites - 10% of time
• Performs preparation of test materials and research protocols and assists with preparation of human subjects protocols - 10% of time
• Supervises and trains student RA's and sets work schedule of other lab members - 15% of time
• Performs the ordering of lab supplies and tracking lab needs, organizing lab meetings, and payment of student RA's - 10% of time

The position is for two years with the possibility of an extension.

Qualifications include:

• B.A. or a M.A. degree strongly preferred, preferably in Psychology, Public Health, or a related field with excellent communication and computer skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are necessary.
• Experience in a behavioral science lab environment and knowledge of research methods and statistics are required.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are necessary. Experience in a behavioral science lab environment and knowledge of research methods and statistics are required.
• The job responsibilities require knowledge of PC and Mac computers, MS Word, Excel, and Powerpoint.
• Familiarity with statistical software packages such as SPSS, Stata, or R to conduct data analysis.
• Access to a car is desirable for data collection and travel to meetings with collaborators.

The Research Assistant (RA) will coordinate and work on multiple studies focused on cognition, personality, and health in adult development and aging.

Responsibilities will include:

• Coordinates data collection and analysis for research projects on cognition, personality, physical activity, and aging under the direction of the principal investigator - 20% time
• Responsible for multiple tasks associated with data processing, cognitive test scoring, and preparing data files for public dissemination - 15% of time
• Conduct data analysis of longitudinal data sets on cognition, health, and personality and writeup results - 20% of time
• Implements multiple tasks associated with literature search and management of references and updating websites - 10% of time
• Performs preparation of test materials and research protocols and assists with preparation of human subjects protocols - 10% of time
• Supervises and trains student RA's and sets work schedule of other lab members - 15% of time
• Performs the ordering of lab supplies and tracking lab needs, organizing lab meetings, and payment of student RA's - 10% of time

The position is for two years with the possibility of an extension.

Qualifications include:

• B.A. or a M.A. degree strongly preferred, preferably in Psychology, Public Health, or a related field with excellent communication and computer skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are necessary.
• Experience in a behavioral science lab environment and knowledge of research methods and statistics are required.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are necessary. Experience in a behavioral science lab environment and knowledge of research methods and statistics are required.
• The job responsibilities require knowledge of PC and Mac computers, MS Word, Excel, and Powerpoint.
• Familiarity with statistical software packages such as SPSS, Stata, or R to conduct data analysis.
• Access to a car is desirable for data collection and travel to meetings with collaborators.