Research Assistant 1

Job description

JOB SUMMARY: We are hiring a Research Assistant with experience in early childhood programs and development. Ideal candidates will have experience in child development, applied research, and speak conversational Spanish. This position offers an opportunity to obtain training and hands-on experience with applied research, interventions, data collection, and child and family well-being. The Research Assistant will work with the research team, including project director, postdoc, graduate students, and faculty. This position is an excellent opportunity for highly motivated individuals preparing for a graduate career in human development, psychology, public policy, or a related field. The successful candidate will have opportunities to be involved in the conference submissions and presentations, as well as manuscript preparation. Work will take place at the Storrs campus of the University of Connecticut, as well as in Hartford and New Haven in community-based childcare settings, under the direct supervision of Drs. Chazan Cohen and Lombardi in the Human Development and Family Sciences department. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Recruiting and maintaining contact with infants/toddlers an...