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Job Title RESEARCH ASSISTANT I Position Number 8300654 Job Category University Staff Job Type Part-Time FLSA Status Non-Exempt Campus Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus Department Name PSYCHOLOGY Location Code PSYCHOLOGY (02119A) Is this split and/or fully grant funded? No Duties and Responsibilities The position is for a post-baccalaureate research assistant who will help experimental design, data collection, data analysis, and manuscript writing. The experimental design work involves programming experiments in Matlab, working collaboratively with teammates to develop experimental methods, and helping develop novel hypotheses about the visual perception of shapes. The data collection work involves posting timeslots on SONA and running in-person experiments on Loyola campus. Data analysis involves analyzing and interpreting data. Manuscript writing involves writing up results (e.g., creating tables that present data), assistance with literature reviews, references, and formatting. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Education and/or Work Experience Bachelor’s degree in related field and zero-one year of related experience. Qualifications The position is for a post-baccalaureate research assistant who will help with experimental design, data collection, data analysis, and manuscript writing. The experimental design work involves programming experiments in Matlab, working collaboratively with teammates to develop experimental methods, and helping develop novel hypotheses about the visual perception of shapes. The data collection work involves posting timeslots on SONA and running in-person experiments on Loyola campus. Data analysis involves analyzing and interpreting data. Manuscript writing involves writing up results (e.g., creating tables that present data), assistance with literature reviews, references, and formatting. Certificates/Credentials/Licenses Familiarity with Psychological research Computer Skills Microsoft Office Supervisory Responsibilities No Required operation of university owned vehicles No Does this position require direct animal or patient contact? Physical Demands None Working Conditions None Open Date Close Date Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate $19.00/hr Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate $16.20/hr Special Instructions to Applicants As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago’s mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed. About Loyola University Chicago Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes—including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences—Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country’s most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.

Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here.Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University’s Nondiscrimination Policy. Quick Link for Posting https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/30872 Supplemental Questions

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* Do you have a Bachelor's degree in a related field? Yes No * Do you have 0-1 year of experience in psychology research or a related field? Yes No * Why do you want to work for Loyola University Chicago?

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