Researcher - Academic jobs in Santa Cruz, CA

Researcher - Academic carries out research/development activities. Makes detailed observations, analyzes data, and interprets results. Being a Researcher - Academic compiles results and prepares technical reports and documentation of outcomes. Develops research or policy papers, studies, and reports by conducting research in specific areas. Additionally, Researcher - Academic requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Researcher - Academic works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. To be a Researcher - Academic typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Cognitive Development Researcher
  • University of California - Santa Cruz
  • Santa Cruz, CA FULL_TIME
  • Position overview Position title: Cognitive Development Researcher
    Salary range: The posted UCSC Salary Scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See the scale titled, Represented Specialist Series Fiscal Year. "Off-scale salaries", i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions. A reasonable estimate for this position is $51,300.
    Percent time: Full-time (100%)
    Anticipated start: As soon as possible after the initial review of applications.
    Position duration: The initial position duration will align with the current NSF grant, which ends on August 31, 2024. There is the possibility of reappointment if the NSF grant's no-cost extension is granted. Should the hiring unit propose reappointment; a review to assess performance will be conducted.
    Application Window

    Open date: October 16, 2023

    Most recent review date: Wednesday, Nov 15, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
    Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

    Final date: Friday, Aug 30, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
    Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

    Position description

    Professor Maureen Callanan in the UCSC Department of Psychology invites applications for the position Cognitive Development Researcher. The researcher will join a multi-site collaborative research project, Ciencia en Relatos, funded by the National Science Foundation and focused on storytelling about science and nature in everyday lives of children from Latine families. The UCSC research team includes a postdoctoral researcher, graduate students, and undergraduate students. The core duties will be to assist with data collection in San Jose, Watsonville, and Santa Cruz, where parents are interviewed, and parents and children are videotaped while engaging in book reading and other activities related to science and nature. The researcher must be able to drive to data collection sites. The researcher will also contribute to the lab by assisting with transcribing, translating, coding from video and audio taped recordings, as well as data entry, data management, and some data analysis. All aspects of the work will be conducted in both Spanish and English.

    We welcome applications from candidates who have experience working with preschool-aged children, experience with video-based language and behavioral coding, and/or experience with statistical analysis.

    Special Conditions of Employment
    Selected candidates must have (or be able to readily obtain) a valid California driver's license.

    The hiring unit will not sponsor employment-eligible immigration statuses for this position.

    Psychology Department: https://psychology.ucsc.edu

    Maureen Callanan: https://campusdirectory.ucsc.edu/detail.php?&uid=callanan

    Qualifications
    Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

    Bachelor's degree (or equivalent foreign degree) in psychology or related field; experience conducting research with children and/or families; bilingual in Spanish; experience with written and spoken translation between Spanish and English.

    Application Requirements
    Document requirements
    • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

    • Cover Letter - Please describe your research experience, Spanish fluency, Spanish-English translation experience, and other experience or expertise relevant to the position.

    Reference requirements
    • 3-5 required (contact information only)

    Applicants must provide the names and contact information of their references. The hiring unit will request confidential letters* from the references of those applicants who are under serious consideration. Note that your references, or dossier service, will submit their confidential letters directly to the UC Recruit System.

    *All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. For any reference letter provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service, career center), direct the author to UCSC's confidentiality statement at http://apo.ucsc.edu/confstm.htm.

    Apply link: https://recruit.ucsc.edu/JPF01644

    Help contact: callanan@ucsc.edu

    About UC Santa Cruz

    The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees. Inquiries regarding the University's equal employment opportunity policies may be directed to the Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the University of California, Santa Cruz, CA 95064 or by phone at (831) 459-2686.

    Under Federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals who are legally able to work in the United States as established by providing documents as specified in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Certain UCSC positions funded by federal contracts or sub-contracts require the selected candidate to pass an E-Verify check (see https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify). The university sponsors employment-based visas for nonresidents who are offered academic appointments at UC Santa Cruz (see https://apo.ucsc.edu/policy/capm/102.530.html).

    UCSC is a smoke & tobacco-free campus.

    If you need accommodation due to a disability, please contact Disability Management Services at roberts@ucsc.edu (831) 459-4602.

    UCSC is committed to addressing the spousal and partner employment needs of our candidates and employees. As part of this commitment, our institution is a member of the Northern California Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (NorCal HERC). Visit the NorCal HERC website at https://www.hercjobs.org/regions/higher-ed-careers-northern-california/ to search for open positions within a commutable distance of our institution.

    The University of California offers a competitive benefits package and a number of programs to support employee work/life balance. For information about employee benefits please visit https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

    As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

    VISIT UC Santa Cruz: https://www.ucsc.edu

    Job location
    Santa Cruz, California

     

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Evolutionary Biology Assistant Researcher
  • University of California - Santa Cruz
  • Santa Cruz, CA FULL_TIME
  • Position overview Position title: Evolutionary Biology Assistant Researcher (Jr. Specialist - Asst. Specialist) Salary range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience (see section D. Qualificat...
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Academic Advisor
  • University of California Santa Cruz
  • Santa Cruz, CA FULL_TIME
  • Academic Advisor Location: Santa Cruz Job ID: 37286 JOB POSTING NOTIFICATIONS UC Vaccination Policy: With limited exceptions, COVID-19 vaccinations are required for Covered Individuals under the Polic...
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Long-Lived Vertebrate Demography Postdoctoral Researcher
  • University of California Santa Cruz
  • Santa Cruz, CA FULL_TIME
  • Long-Lived Vertebrate Demography Postdoctoral Researcher Position overview Position title: Long-Lived Vertebrate Demography Postdoctoral Researcher Salary range: Commensurate with qualifications and e...
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Postdoctoral Researcher in Bioelectronics for Tissue Regeneration (BETR)
  • University of California Santa Cruz
  • Santa Cruz, CA FULL_TIME
  • Postdoctoral Researcher in Bioelectronics for Tissue Regeneration (BETR) Position overview Position title: Postdoctoral Researcher in Bioelectronics for Tissue Regeneration (BETR) Salary range: Commen...
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Field-based STEM Education Postdoctoral Researcher
  • University of California Santa Cruz
  • Santa Cruz, CA FULL_TIME
  • Field-based STEM Education Postdoctoral Researcher Position overview Position title: Field-based STEM Education Postdoctoral Researcher Salary range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. M...
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Life Science Research Professional
  • Stanford University
  • Stanford, CA
  • Stanford University, Department of Medicine, Division of Oncology is seeking a Life Science Research Professional 1 to p...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Life Science Research Professional 1
  • Stanford University
  • Stanford, CA
  • The Steinmetz Lab in the Department of Genetics at Stanford University is seeking a talented Life Science Research Profe...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Clinical Research Coordinator
  • Apex Systems
  • Burlingame, CA
  • Apex Systems is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to support data collection in the lab. This role will work with ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Staff Research Scientist, Google Research
  • Google LLC
  • Mountain View, CA
  • XThe application window will be open until at least March 19, 2024. This opportunity will remain online based on busines...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Life Science Research Professional 1 (1 Year Fixed Term)
  • Stanford University
  • Stanford, CA
  • The Stanford Genome Technology Center is seeking a detail oriented and highly motivated Life Science Research Profession...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Life Science Research Professional 1 (1-Year Fixed-Term)
  • Stanford University
  • Stanford, CA
  • Stanford University is seeking a Life Science Research Professional 1 to perform basic functions and activities involved...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Life Science Research Professional (1 Year Fixed Term)
  • Stanford University
  • Stanford, CA
  • The people and programs comprising Stanford Radiology are world-renowned. Stanford Radiology continues to push the bound...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Life Science Research Professional 1 (2-year Fixed Term)
  • Stanford University
  • Stanford, CA
  • The Department of Neurology & Neurological Sciences at Stanford University seeks a 2-year fixed term full-time Life Scie...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Santa Cruz (/ˈsæntə ˈkruːz/, Spanish: Holy Cross) is the county seat and largest city of Santa Cruz County, California. As of 2013 the U.S. Census Bureau estimated Santa Cruz's population at 62,864. Situated on the northern edge of Monterey Bay, about 32 mi (51 km) south of San Jose and 75 mi (120 km) south of San Francisco, the city is part of the 12-county San Jose-San Francisco-Oakland Combined Statistical Area. Santa Cruz is known for its moderate climate, natural environment, coastline, redwood forests, alternative community lifestyles, and socially liberal leanings. It is also home to th...
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