The Cognitive Development Lab at Wesleyan University anticipates hiring a new research associate/lab manager to work in the laboratory of Professor Hilary Barth. The position requires primarily assisting with a series of studies on the development of numerical thinking, in addition to other lab coordination duties. Duties include: - Hiring and supervising undergraduate research assistants - Recruiting and scheduling participants; maintaining participant databases - Coordinating preschool and grade school participation in research - Literature searches, data entry, and meticulous record-keeping - Planning and conducting studies with children and adults - Assisting with preparation of conference abstracts, manuscripts, and grants - Management of IRB protocols The position has a one-year minimum, with a possibility of extending to two or more years. The research associate/lab manager will have opportunities to be directly involved in research, to earn authorship on a paper, and to attend a major research conference. Preferred qualifications: Degree in cognitive science, psychology, or related field; prior experimental research experience; at least one semester's experience working with children between the ages of 3 and 8 in a research setting; excellent computer skills (in a Mac environment); excellent written and oral communication skills; excellent interpersonal qualities and leadership; exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail; intellectual interest in cognitive development If interested, please send a cover letter detailing your interests and relevant experience, current CV/resume, and contact information for three (3) references to Jennifer Garcia (jgarcia02@wesleyan.edu). Hilary Barth Department of Psychology Wesleyan University Middletown, CT 06459-0408 E-mail:  hbarth@wesleyan.edu Phone: (860) 685-2468 Personal: http://hbarth.faculty.wesleyan.edu/ Lab: http://cogdev.research.wesleyan.edu/