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About the Role

The Research Lab Manager will support the lab's operations and play a central role in advancing and shaping the lab's research. This research-intensive role is primarily research-focused, with the majority of time devoted to research activities, including study design, data analysis, and manuscript preparation. This position is ideal for highly motivated individuals planning to pursue a PhD in developmental psychology, social psychology, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Recruiting, scheduling and testing child and adult participants.
• Building and maintaining relations with participants, testing sites, and collaborating labs.
• Training and mentoring research assistants.
• Supporting lab operations (e.g., IRB submissions, scheduling lab events, reimbursements).
• Designing studies and creating research materials.
• Conducting literature reviews.
• Coding, organizing and analyzing data.
• Developing research manuscripts and presentations.
• Providing research support and guidance to students’ projects in the lab.
• 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.

Requirements

• Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a four-year degree).
• Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• Prior experience and strong interest in working with children and parents.
• Interest in learning a wide range of research methods from classic experimental designs to machine learning and design-based interventions.
• Demonstrated interest in theoretical and conceptual questions.
• Familiarity with basic psychology research tools (e.g., R, Qualtrics).
• Strong interest in research and deep engagement with our lab’s research questions.
• Basic quantitative research training and strong willingness to learn advanced statistical methods.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate cross-site collaborations.
• Responsiveness and attention to detail.
• Organizational and lab management skills.
• Willingness to work flexible hours.

Skills

• R
• Qualtrics

Location

• Chicago, IL

Work Type

• Full-time
• Temporary

Experience Level

• 2-5 years

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree in psychology or a related field.
• Vocational training, apprenticeships or equivalent experience

Salary/Compensations

• $21.79 - $28.20 per hour

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off

About the Company

• The Human Nature and Potentials Lab (https://voices.uchicago.edu/potentialslab) at the University of Chicago, directed by Dr. Fan Yang, is recruiting a full-time Research Lab Manager.
• Our lab studies how individuals engage with life’s big questions, reflected in diverse topics such as meaning, happiness, morality, and the self.
• The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer.

Equal Opportunity

• The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law.
• Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.
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