Lab Manager

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:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• BA in Psychology or a related field.

Experience:

• Relevant research experience.

Application Documents

• Resume (required)
• Cover letter (required)
• References (required)

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

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FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

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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, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

Posting Statement

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