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The Language and Infant Learning (LIL) Lab at UC San Diego, directed by Dr. Martin Zettersten, is seeking a full-time lab coordinator to begin June 1, 2026, with a flexible start date. This person will work closely with other lab members to assist in all aspects of running the lab and conducting research. Research in the lab investigates language learning and cognitive development. Current ongoing projects focus on how infants, children, and adults learn by actively exploring their environment, the development of lexical and semantic knowledge, and how language and cognition interact over the course of development. We conduct both experimental and observational studies and employ behavioral methods (e.g., eye-tracking; tablet-based experiments) with infants, young children, and adults. We collect data in the lab, at preschools in the community, at museums/zoos, and online (e.g., using online platforms such as Prolific and Lookit). The position also presents an opportunity to work very closely with the PI as the lab continues to grow in its first years.
Job Responsibility:
Recruiting and scheduling infant, toddler, and adult study participants
Communicating with collaborating sites and local children’s museums
Coordinating social media outreach
Maintaining a database of recruitment information
Conducting behavioral studies with human children and adults and managing experimental data
Training undergraduate research assistants
Assisting with data coding and analysis
Assisting with literature searches and writing
Organizing and attending weekly lab meetings
Attending other scientific talks and be a member of the intellectual community at UCSD
Working closely with the PI to build skills in designing experiments and analyzing, presenting, and publishing data
Requirements:
Two years of applicable college-level coursework in experimental Psychology, Cognitive Science, Neuroscience, or a related field
or equivalent lab experience
A minimum of one year of experience working in a lab, and demonstrated interest in behavioral or developmental research
Experience working with adults, infants, children, and parents, preferably in a research setting
Highly self-motivated and able to troubleshoot problems independently and with initiative
Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills for interacting with parents, lab members, departmental staff, and other adults in a professional setting
Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
Ability to supervise and train lab student assistants in the use of laboratory equipment and testing procedures
Ability to act professionally, and work effectively with a range of personnel, including laboratory staff, faculty and visitors
Ability to maintain confidentiality under Human Subjects requirements