Student Research Opportunities

The following positions are for students who are seeking work experience in Early Childhood Research.
At UNL, additional student research opportunities are available from UCARE.

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Baby's First Years Research Assistant

FACULTY: None
CONTACT EMAIL: anarvaez3@unl.edu
POSITION TYPE: Paid hourly
POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Experience in research setting, experience working with young children, weekends/flexible hrs
AGE GROUP: Infant
Toddlers
Preschool/Pre-K
HOURS PER WEEK: 40

The Baby's First Years study team is seeking several full-time Research Assistants with a bachelor’s degree in psychology, Neuroscience, Child Development, or a related field in Omaha, NE. This individual will be involved in collecting data at lab-based and possible home-based visits to collect data from 8-year-olds and their mothers. Primary responsibilities include successfully scheduling study participants for university-based data collection, administering study visits, uploading data, and engaging in quality control procedures.

Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods (UNL MAP Academy)

FACULTY: HyeonJin Yoon, PhD
CONTACT EMAIL: hyoon5@unl.edu
POSITION TYPE: Paid hourly
POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Experience with designing and executing research using qualitative and/or quantitative methods
AGE GROUP: Lifespan
HOURS PER WEEK: Negotiable

Undergraduate research assistants will assist with: field data collection using interviews, focus groups, and surveys; analyzing data using qualitative research tools (e.g., MAXQDA); managing data; developing and managing Qualtrics surveys; quantitative analysis; participating in meetings. We are looking for individuals with strong organizational skills, attention to detail, communication skills, and who is a self-starter. Working knowledge and skills in social, behavioral, and/or educational research is required. Applicants should submit a resume and one-page cover letter describing their experience and interest to: Dr. HyeonJin Yoon Assistant Professor, MAP Academy University of Nebraska–Lincoln hyoon5@unl.edu

Parents of Newborns

FACULTY: Julia Torquati
CONTACT EMAIL: jtorquati@unl.edu
POSITION TYPE: Volunteer
Course credit
POSITION REQUIREMENTS: access to a password protected computer with Zoom
AGE GROUP: Infant
HOURS PER WEEK: flexible

We are studying the transition to parenting and predictors of parenting behaviors. We are looking for students who are interested in conducting online interviews with parents via Zoom for the Parents of Newborns Study. You will be trained to use the Working Model of the Child Interview, and to record a parent-infant play interaction on Zoom. Each interview and interaction will take up to two hours. Must have access to a password protected computer with Zoom.

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