[MATHLINK] Full-time research assistant position at the Univ. of Pittsburgh

[Libertus, Melissa]

The Parents Promoting Early Learning (https://www.lrdc.pitt.edu/ppel/) project directed by Drs. Elizabeth Votruba-Drzal, Heather Bachman, and Melissa Libertus at the University of Pittsburgh is looking to hire a full-time research assistant starting as soon as possible. This position is ideal for recent college graduates looking to gain more research experience in child development before graduate school. The position mainly entails recruitment and testing of toddlers and preschool-aged children and their parents, assistance with data entry, scoring of assessments, and coding of parent-child interactions from videos.

For a full description of the position and to apply, please follow the link below:

https://cfopitt.taleo.net/careersection/pitt_staff_external/jobdetail.ftl?job=22007726&tz=GMT-04%3A00&tzname=America%2FNew_York

Required qualifications:
- BA/BS and course work in psychology or related area
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
- Substantial research or work experience with young children
- Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, email, internet search)
- Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle

Please include a cover letter, CV/resume and contact information for three references with your application. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Questions can be directed to the project coordinator, Jessica Ferraro (jaf84 at pitt.edu<mailto:jaf84 at pitt.edu>).



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Melissa Libertus, PhD (she/her)
Professor, Dept. of Psychology
Research Scientist, Learning Research and Development Center
University of Pittsburgh
626 Murdoch
3420 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15260

Email: libertus at pitt.edu<mailto:libertus at pitt.edu>
Zoom: https://pitt.zoom.us/my/melissa.libertus
Phone: (412) 624-7457