The project BioGames investigates how simple card games can be used to promote young children's learning about biological variability. The games focus on understanding of the life cycle (insects and other animals), with focus on understanding variability, both within and across species. The research involves studying how parents and children talk about biological concepts in the context of game play and how features of the games influence parent-child interaction and learning.

The person hired for this position will serve as project manager and will organize the day-to-day operations of the project under the supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI). This includes recruiting participants, scheduling and participating in data collection, helping to design data collection scripts and coding manuals, overseeing the work of undergraduate research assistants, managing and maintaining project and participant databases and records, assisting with literature reviews, creating materials for conference presentations and manuscripts, and maintaining communication with team members at other sites. The position will include some evening and weekend work to allow data collection with children and their caregivers.

There is some flexibility with the start date of this position.

This is a 100% terminal Academic Staff position and is expected to last one year from the start date. There is a possibility of this position being extended for another year at a reduced FTE of 50%.

• 40% Conducts research experiments according to established research protocols with moderate impact to the project(s). Collects data and monitors test results
• 5% Operates, cleans, and maintains organization of research equipment and research area. Tracks inventory levels and places replenishment orders
• 15% Reviews, analyzes, and interprets data and/or documents results for presentations and/or reporting to internal and external audiences
• 15% Participates in the development, interpretation, and implementation of research methodology and materials
• 10% Provides operational guidance on day-to-day activities of unit or program staff and/or student workers
• 5% Performs literature reviews and writes reports
• 5% Maintains communication with team members at other sites; manages record-keeping
• 5% Supervises student hourly workers

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Required
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Education, STEM, or related field is preferred. Additional course work in Biology is highly desirable.

Required qualifications:
*At least one year of behavioral research experience
*Experience working with children and families
*Experience with supervision in professional setting
*Familiarity with basic office software (word processing, spreadsheets)

Preferred qualifications
*Background and interest in cognitive development research
*Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
*Ability to work independently
*Good oral and written communication skills

Full or Part Time: 50% - 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Terminal, 12 month appointment.
This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding

Minimum $44,543 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications

The Wisconsin Center for Education Research (WCER), established in 1964, is one of the first, most productive, and largest university-based education research and development centers in the world. WCER's researchers and staff work to make teaching and learning as effective as possible for all ages and all people.

WCER's mission is to improve educational outcomes for diverse student populations, impact education practice positively and foster collaborations among academic disciplines and practitioners. To this end, our center helps scholars and practitioners develop, submit, conduct, and share grant-funded education research.

At WCER, all employees share five fundamental organization values to guide the purpose and quality of our work and interactions within ourselves and our outside stakeholders. The values that the work and people of WCER strive to uphold are:

- Innovation and Excellence. Continuous improvement is a driver for excellence. We innovate and improve in our work to advance education through leading research and development.

- Equitable Education. Equitable education is essential to a healthy society. We aim to reverse imbalances and injustices in education through our work.

- Affirming and Increasing Diversity. Individual differences and group diversity inspire creative and equitable outcomes. We actively affirm and seek to increase such diversity in our center.

- Healthy Workplace. The well-being of our workplace enhances success for all. We commit to a workplace based on mutual respect and transparency

- Partnering Across Differences. Diverse backgrounds and expertise improve the quality of our work. We collaborate across disciplines, methodologies, organizations, and communities to strengthen our research and development outcomes.

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability during the recruitment process, please email education-HR.DDR@education.wisc.edu and one of our Division Disability Representatives will contact you. More information can also be found at https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/.

Please click on the "Apply Now" button to start the application process. As part of the application process, you will be required to submit:

- A cover letter describing how your experience and qualifications meet the requirements of this position addressed to Martha Alibali.
- A current resume or CV.
- A list of at least three professional references, including contact information.

Laura Hankes
lbhankes@wisc.edu
608-890-4461
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Research Specialist(RE047)

A17-SCHOOL OF EDUCATION/WCER

Academic Staff-Terminal

304070-AS

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