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Junior Specialist-Lab for Infant Learning And Cognition (LILAC), Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences

The Lab for Infant Learning And Cognition (LILAC) within the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at the University of California, Santa Barbara, invites applications for an open, full-time Junior Specialist position.

We are looking for an exceptional individual with interests in the areas of infant cognition and evolutionary psychology. Under the direction of Dr. Annie E. Wertz, the LILAC investigates how infants and young children think and learn about the natural world, with an emphasis on plants. We conduct studies with infants and young children in the lab and in more naturalistic settings (e.g., gardens), and we engage in collaborative cross-cultural and comparative projects.

Junior Specialist - Lapate Laboratory, Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences

The Lapate Laboratory within the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at the University of California, Santa Barbara invites applications for an open, full-time Junior Specialist position.

The salary is based on UCSB’s salary scales. The laboratory is looking for an exceptional individual with particular emphasis in the areas of Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience. Under the direction of Dr. Regina Lapate, the Lapate Laboratory seeks to understand the neural mechanisms underlying behaviors related to emotional processing and regulation using techniques including neuroimaging, EEG, and psychophysiological recordings (EMG, EDA). Ongoing projects include studies of the prefrontal organization of cognitive control in emotion, emotion-motor interactions, and temporal coding and memory during emotional processing.

Lecturer Pool

The Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences at the University of California, Santa Barbara invites applications for a pool of qualified lecturers (part-time) for anticipated openings throughout the year including Summer Session. Screening of applicants is ongoing and will continue as needed.

The number of positions varies from quarter to quarter, depending on the needs of the department. Terms and conditions of employment are subject to UC policy and any appropriate collective bargaining agreement. Salary is based on UC's salary scales.