Coordinator of Research Programs Department of Psychology University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Coordinator of Research Programs Department of Psychology University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Regular, full-time, twelve-month, academic professional position to conduct and facilitate research in the Infant Cognition Laboratory directed by Dr. Renée Baillargeon in the Psychology Department of the University of Illinois. A description of the lab appropriate for parents can be found at www.psych.uiuc.edu/infantlab/. The position involves conducting research with infants and toddlers and facilitating research activities in the lab. The coordinator will be involved in every aspect of our research, including recruiting participants, conducting experiments, coding and analyzing data, supervising undergraduate assistants, purchasing and maintaining lab equipment, organizing lab resources, helping to design experiments and prepare stimuli, and assisting in grant and manuscript preparation. A Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or a related field is required. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills are necessary. Experience conducting research with infants is strongly preferred. Some experience with psychological research, data analysis, overseeing personnel, and coordinating in any capacity is preferred. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Position beginning as soon as possible after the closing date. To ensure full consideration, applications, including an email address, must be received by April 6, 2009. Interviews may be conducted before this date, but no decision will be made until after the closing date. To apply, please send a cover letter, a resume, and name and contact information for three references to Summer Curry, Search #12287, Department of Psychology, University of Illinois, 603 East Daniel Street, Champaign, IL 61820. sdcurry@psych.uiuc.edu. Phone: 217-265-8486 For more information, contact Rebecca Hernandez via email at infantlab@illinois.edu. Please refer to search # 12287 in all communications. Women, minorities, and other designated classes are encouraged to apply. The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.