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Research Specialist

UW-Madison College of Letters & Science

$44,543 - $63,697
Apr 15, 2025
Madison, WI, US
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The Cognitive Origins Lab is looking to understand the evolutionary and developmental origins of human and non-human cognition through research experiments and data analysis.

Requirements

  • Experience working with non-human animals in a research or behavioral/cognitive testing setting, preferably with non-human primates
  • Experience working with children in a research or behavioral/cognitive testing setting, preferably with non-human primates
  • Fluency with the Windows/Mac OS and Microsoft office (including excel)
  • Experience with data management, wrangling, and/or analysis
  • Experience programming in any language (preferred but not required)
  • Experience with R, Python, Qualtrics, MTurk, and/or JavaScript (preferred but not required)
  • Background/experience in statistics (preferably in R or Python)

Responsibilities

  • Conducts research experiments according to established research protocols
  • Collects data and monitors test results
  • Operates, cleans, and maintains organization of research equipment and research area
  • Reviews, analyzes, and interprets data and/or documents results for presentations and/or reporting to internal and external audiences
  • Participates in the development, interpretation, and implementation of research methodology and materials
  • Provides operational guidance on day-to-day activities of unit or program staff and/or student workers

Other

  • Bachelor's Degree in psychology, animal behavior, or related field
  • Must have a strong interest in cognitive psychology and comparative cognition research
  • Must be able to work independently using initiative and good judgment
  • Must have strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Must have strong problem-solving and trouble-shooting skills
  • Must be able to work in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location
  • Must be eligible to work in the United States