Lab Manager at The University of Chicago

Job description

Department SSD Psychology: Staff and Temporary Employees - Kinzler About the Department Since its founding in 1893, the Department of Psychology has been renowned for scientific research and scholarship that cuts across traditional disciplinary boundaries. Today, this broad and integrative vision of psychological science is reflected in the diversity of laboratories and collaborations within the Department, as well as research initiatives that connect psychology to other areas of the University and beyond. This vision also is reflected in the Department's teaching. The PhD program encourages students to take advantage of the many research opportunities at the University, emphasizing intellectual breadth as well as training in specific areas. Similarly, the undergraduate curriculum emphasizes faculty-taught courses and research opportunities, making Psychology one of the most popular majors at the University. Job Summary The Development of Social Cognition Lab (https://dsclab.uchicago.edu; led by Professor Katherine Kinzler) and the Developmental Investigations of Behavior & Strategy (DIBS) Laboratory (https://www.dibslab.uchicago.edu/; led by Professor Alex Shaw) are hiring a Lab Manager to manage their developmental psychology research programs, including their virtual kids' testing lab, Social Kids Lab Online: https://dsclab.uchicago.edu/parents/.Research topics focus on the development of social cognition and moral reasoning in childhood. The job provides technical support activities related to scientific research projects. Ensures compliance of research activities with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives and mandates. Assists in drafting presentations on research findings. Responsibilities Manage multiple parts of the research projects, including the following activities: supporting the research of a diverse group of graduate student, postdoctoral and undergraduate researchers. Stimuli preparation and experimental design. Interface with family, museum, and school partners. Perform editorial and copy-editing functions as needed. Assists with the installation, sets up and performs experiments; interacting with students and other laboratory staff under the direction of the principal investigator. Manage and extending our online database for testing participants. Outreach, communication, and public facing aspects of the lab’s work to parents, educators, and broader audiences. Manage grant activities and aiding with the development grant proposals. Provides technical and administrative support for a research project. Collects and enters data. Assists in analyzing data. Assists with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents. Performs other related work as needed. Minimum Qualifications Education: Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a four-year degree). Work Experience: Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline. Certifications: --- Preferred Qualifications Education: BA in Psychology or a related field. Experience: Relevant research experience. Application Documents Resume (required) Cover letter (required) References (required) When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application. Job Family Research Role Impact Individual Contributor Scheduled Weekly Hours 37.5 Drug Test Required No Health Screen Required No Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required No Pay Rate Type Hourly ​ FLSA Status Non-Exempt ​ Pay Range $21.79 - $28.20 The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting. Benefits Eligible Yes The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, includ