Research Assistant (Student)

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This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

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Summary

The Undergraduate Research Assistant will support data collection and project design for an NSF study on curiosity and visual processing. The Research Assistant will collect data in adherence with study protocols, such as informed consent, administering interventions, eye-tracking measurements, and surveys. The Research Assistant will develop and disseminate advertisements for research study recruitment.

Essential Functions:

• Collect data in adherence with study protocols.

• Develop and disseminate advertisements for research study recruitment.

• Support the design and development of materials and stimuli protocols for data collection.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Part-time.

• 5 hours per week.

Salary Range:

• $19.00 per hour.

Other Details

• This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

• Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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Current American University Employees

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