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| Associate Research Scientist | | | | | Institution/Organization: | Columbia University | Job Location: | New York, U.S.A. | Contact Person: | Veronica Good | Date Posted: | December 1st, 2004 | Closing Date: | January 3rd, 2005 | | | | | | | | ASSOCIATE RESEARCH SCIENTIST POSITION in the Department of Psychology, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY Reporting to a faculty member, the incumbent will be responsible for preparing information and conducting research activities in the area of social psychology and motivation and decision sciences, in addition to managing the daily activities of the research lab, which is involved in several experimental projects associated with different grants and granting agencies. This will require coordinating the research projects and sub-studies, developing a system for tracking participant data across them; gathering, analyzing and documenting lab data from past and current studies; managing grant budgets; determining research needs; developing study screening and scheduling methods; and providing for participant reimbursement. In addition, incumbent will be responsible for managing the daily activities of the Motivation Science Center, managing the logistics, data and budget for a yearly seminar series that includes inside and outside speakers, organizing and managing yearly international conferences on motivation science. Other responsibilities include: researching and developing relevant content for the Center’s new web site, and designing a user friendly environment for learning, browsing and data acquisition for a broad audience. REQUIREMENTS: Ph.D. in Experimental or Social Psychology, with training in motivation and decision sciences and a background in web site development for a University audience. Experience in managing people and technical/research projects is necessary, as is the ability to handle the details associated with planning professional events. Review of applications will begin on January 3, 2005 and continue until the position is filled. Please send resume, a brief description of research interests and experience, and the names and contact information of three references to: Associate Director Search Committee, Department of Psychology, Columbia University, 1190 Amsterdam Avenue, 406 Schermerhorn Hall, MC 5501, New York, NY 10027. Applications from minorities and women are encouraged. Columbia University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
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