Friday, June 08, 2007

JOBS: Research Coordinator, Univ. Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Research Program Coordinator

Adult Learning Lab

Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

The Adult Learning Lab is funded by the National Institute on Aging to investigate changes in the learning process as a function of age during adulthood. The function of the Research Program Coordinator position is to supervise and coordinate research activities in the Adult Learning Lab and coordinate activities among multiple task-based teams so as to facilitate smooth operation of community-based research.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field required. Demonstrated ability to conduct and interpret basic descriptive statistics; experience with word processing, spreadsheets, and other software packages; extensive database management experience, experience in a research lab and managing or supervising people at various levels. Demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills. Demonstrate ability to work independently and energetically in the face of competing demands. Exercise good judgment in complex situations.

Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in Psychology or related field. Coursework and/or research experience in cognitive psychology, psycholinguistics, and/or gerontology.

The Research Program Coordinator is a regular, full-time, benefits-eligible Academic Professional position. All applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. In order to ensure full consideration, applications must be received by July 5, 2007. Applicants may be interviewed prior to the closing date; however, no hiring decision will be made until after that date. The expected start is as soon as possible after the closing date.

For more information, contact Liz Stine-Morrow, eals@uiuc.edu.

Please submit a detailed cover letter, resume, and three letters of professional references, preferably via email, to the following:

Beckman HR 1209 Beckman Institute 405 N. Mathews Avenue Urbana, IL 61801 Phone: (217) 265-0450 Fax: (217) 333-2922 jobs@beckman.uiuc.edu

The University of Illinois is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

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eals@uiuc.edu

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