Our research team is searching for motivated and dependable UIUC students with academic background in statistics, quantitative methods, experimental methodology, and education and psychology. Funding is available for one 0.25 Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) and one undergraduate hourly position (roughly 10 hours per week) as Undergraduate Research Assistant (URA).

The GRA will assist with the design of experimental protocols, collection of experimental data, recruitment of subjects, the development of new statistical methodologies, and oversight of Undergraduate Research Assistants (URA).

URAs will assist with the collection of experimental data and recruitment of subjects. Knowledge of quantitative methods is preferred, but not required for the URA.

Successful candidates have prior knowledge and experience or have demonstrated the ability to learn content related to:

·         Experimental methodology as employed in education and psychology

·         Item response theory

·         Statistical computing (e.g., Markov Chain Monte Carlo)

·         Programming experience with R or Mathlab

·         Ability to learn how to program with open-source behavioral experiment software (e.g., programming with Python, Java, or C).

If you are interested in a research position and want to apply please send a cover letter describing the following information your prior research experience and background and experiences in relation to the requirements for the research project.

The deadline for applications is November 29, 2013. Applications (and any questions about the project or positions) should be sent to Dr. Steven Culpepper at sculpepp@illinois.edu.