Lab Manager @ The University of Michigan

The Computational and Cognitive Neuroscience Lab at the University of Michigan, directed by Dr. Thad Polk, is seeking a full-time Lab Coordinator to help facilitate research in the lab. The successful candidate will work with lab members (including post-doctoral fellows and students) on all aspects of the lab’s operations: implementing experiments, recruiting and scheduling participants, running participants through experiments, advertising, website maintenance, purchasing, preparing figures, etc. For more information about the lab, please visit here.

The review of applications will begin on 3/1/22 and will continue until the position is filled. Please visit the university's job application portal for application.

How to Apply: A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Responsibilities*
Include but are not limited to:

• Implementing experiments
• Running participants through experiments
• Data entry, organization, and analysis
• Recruiting and scheduling participants
• Assisting other lab members with their work
• Handling interactions with the Institutional Review Boards
• Preparing figures, purchasing, and advertising

Required Qualifications*

• High school diploma or Associate’s degree
• 1 year of experience
• Strong technical skills (e.g., data analysis and/or programming)
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Desired Qualifications*
• Degree in psychology, neuroscience, computer science, or a related field

Additional Information

This position is contingent on the availability of funding and is term-limited to 1 year with the possibility of renewal.
Ideally, this position will start sometime between May 1, 2022, and July 1, 2022.

The College of Literature, Science, and the Arts seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitments to serve the diverse people of Michigan, fulfill the College’s Guiding Principles, and sustain the excellence of LSA.
To learn more about diversity, equity, and inclusion in LSA, visit here. 
To learn more about LSA’s Strategic Vision, visit here.
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Please contact us with any questions. Applications will be accepted until March 1st, 2022.