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

36.25

Eligible for Overtime

Yes

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Essential Services Personnel (see Policy For Detail)

No

Physical Capacity Exam Required

No

Valid Driver’s License Required

No

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