USF RA

We are seeking new Research Assistants (RAs) to start immediately. Our research centers on metacognition—awareness and understanding of one’s own thought processes—and how this affects learning. Our past projects have focused on aspects of metacognition such as surprise, confidence, and cognitive difficulty, and we have specifically considered whether people remember information better when it is surprising, how people plan study time, and how people think about alternative research hypotheses. Other areas we are considering investigating include the role of language in metacognition
and learning and how people understand thought processes involving AI.

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Job Description:
● We expect a minimum six-month commitment, preferably longer.
● You would be expected to serve as an unpaid volunteer during a 12-month apprenticeship; upon successful completion of this apprenticeship, you would be paid the wage set by USF for student workers (pending availability of funding).
● You would work a minimum of ten (10) hours per week, including weekly lab meetings at which we discuss our research, and lab activities including the following: (1) reviewing literature, (2) developing and running experiments, (3) data formatting and entry, (4) data analysis, and (5) preparing and delivering presentations and publications.

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Eligibility Requirements:
● You must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate at the University of San Francisco, and have taken coursework in Psychology and/or Neuroscience, and demonstrate strong written and oral skills, and grasp of theory and methodology.
● You must show persistence, attention to detail, conscientiousness, initiative, reliability, and teamwork.
● First- or Second- Year Students with strong interest in this area of research, and a long-term commitment to the lab are strongly encouraged to apply.
● Students closer to graduation: Provide evidence from research, class, work, etc. that you will quickly emerge as a productive member of our team.

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To apply, email the following to Dr. Ed Munnich (emunnich@usfca.edu) and Sydney Laxson (srlaxson@dons.usfca.edu) with subject heading “Metacognition and Learning RA Position” by Friday, March 24th, at 11:59 PM with the following materials: 1. cover letter, with names/emails for three professional references, including at least one USF Psychology professor, 2. curriculum vitae (CV), and 3. sample of recent academic writing (min. 3 pages).

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