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Work Type: Staff Full Time (1500 hours or greater)
Location: Dayton, OH
Category: University Staff
Department: Psychology - 208220
Applications close: May 19, 2026 | May 19, 2026
| Position Summary: | The Development and Learning Lab at the University of Dayton (Dayton, OH, USA), directed by Dr. Mary Wagner, invites applications from qualified candidates for a full-time research assistant position to start on or after June 15, 2026. This position is funded by a National Science Foundation grant (#2301009, https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2301009&HistoricalAwards=false) to Dr. Wagner (formerly Fuhs) to study the early development of executive functioning and math skills in preschool-aged children. Duties include grant administration and IRB approvals, stimulus design and database management, recruiting and scheduling participants at schools, collaborating with local preschool teachers and administrators to conduct grant-related activities, and training and supervising undergraduate researchers. This is a collaborative grant across two universities, the University of Dayton and Indiana University. Therefore, the research assistant will participate in regular project meetings with the PI at Indiana University, Dr. Elizabeth Gunderson, and her team, and will work alongside the research team in Dr. Gunderson’s lab to design and carry out the experiments. The research assistant will also be responsible for organizing and participating in outreach activities in the community and will be expected to attend regular on and off campus meetings and/or virtual meetings. There will be opportunities to be involved in the dissemination of research through conference presentations, publications, and technical reports. The minimum expected commitment to the project is one year, with the possibility of extension for up to two years depending on performance. |
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| Minimum Qualifications: | 1. Bachelor's degree |
| Preferred Qualifications: | While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following: 1. Experience with computer programming (e.g., content management systems, R, JavaScript, |
| Special Instructions to Applicants: | To apply please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications that you meet. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The University does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position. |
| Closing Statement: | Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the dignity of every human being. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity in all of its forms, achieve fair outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. The University is committed to policies of affirmative action designed to increase the employment opportunities of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1973. |