Research Specialist I

Overview

The Kahneman-Treisman Center for Behavioral Science & Public Policy, housed within the School of Public and International Affairs, is an interdisciplinary center at Princeton University that leverages the combined strengths of scholars and faculty experts in human decision-making and judgment to help design behaviorally informed policies, practices, and products.

The Center seeks a bright and motivated full-time research assistant to work primarily with the Center’s director to provide broad and research support. Research in the professor’s group focuses on reasoning, judgment, and decision-making, and issues related to social and cognitive psychology, behavioral economics and policy. Assistance with the projects of other center affiliates may be fall under the job responsibilities of this role.

The position provides an excellent opportunity to develop research and analysis skills, and to learn about the psychology of judgment and decision making. The successful applicant will be an energetic, self-directed learner with strong researching and writing abilities and keen research interests.

Applicants must submit:• Cover letter describing how their background and training and interests have prepared them for this position• Transcripts (official or unofficial)• CV• Names and contact information of two references. References of shortlisted candidates will be contacted and asked to send letters directly through the online submission portal.

This is a one-year full-time, benefits eligible position with the possibility of renewal.

Responsibilities

• Conducting thorough literature reviews• Drafting IRB protocols and managing compliance processes• Designing and implementing online experiments• Coordinating participant recruitment and working with human subjects• Processing and analyzing study data

• Serving as Center liaison to KTC Student Affiliate leadership• Updating student listservs and marketing materials

• Collating behavioral science-related campus programming into accessible list• Managing mailing list• Sending weekly Behavioral Digest newsletter

• Undertaking special projects, as needed• Assisting in the everyday management of the Center

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities

• Bachelor's Degree
• 1+ year of relevant experience
• Must demonstrate a high degree of professionalism and independence, use sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, possess strong organizational skills, and be flexible as demands and priorities change. 
• Excellent research and communication skills are required.
• Knowledge of standard office applications and internet tools.

 PREFERRED Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Experience, and Other Education

• Some programming ability (R, Stata, Python or equivalent) desirable

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS

Standard Weekly Hours

Eligible for Overtime

Benefits Eligible

Essential Services Personnel (see policy for detail)

Physical Capacity Exam Required

Valid Driver’s License Required