Junior Specialist

The Woo Lab at the University of California, Santa Barbara, invites applications for an open, full-time Junior Specialist position, with an anticipated start date of September 1, 2024, or later. The lab (PI: Dr. Brandon Woo) is looking for a hardworking, motivated individual who is passionate about cognitive development. Our lab is interested in how humans come to understand others' actions and minds, particularly in social contexts. Through studies of infants and young children, our lab aims to characterize the developmental foundations of human learning and cooperation. The Junior Specialist will report directly to the PI, and they will be responsible for managing and overseeing the team of undergraduate research assistants, the lab spaces, the running of studies (in-person and online), the lab's data, IRB protocols, and open science practices. Additionally, they will support literature reviews, study design, stimulus creation, participant recruitment, data collection, data analysis, presentations, paper writing, and grant writing. The position will include opportunities for developing independent research projects, learning new skills, and mentoring undergraduate research assistants. We hope that this position will prepare someone well for graduate studies. Candidates must be able to work both independently and in collaboration with others. The Junior Specialist will work to build and support the lab community. The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, and service as appropriate to the position.