Lab Manager Position @ Haverford College, Haverford PA

Job Descriptions

Working in the Intersectionality in the Social Mind Lab, the Research Associate assists on an NSF-funded project that takes an intersectional perspective on children’s social categorization. This position is a one year, fixed-term appointment. The preferred start date is July 1, 2024.

Primary Responsibilities

The Research Associate will primarily be responsible for all aspects of the funded research project:

• Interview adults, preschoolers, and school-aged children (which requires weekend work)
• Collect and analyze data from large-scale surveys
• Create and maintain community partnerships
• Design testing instruments for both adults and children
• Train and supervise undergraduate research assistants
• Cultivate a team orientation
• Foster a high degree of professionalism among lab members
• Work with school and museum administrators
• Maintain compliance with the University IRB
• Manage participant recruitment
• Maintain the lab website
• Purchase materials
• Develop and maintain lab procedures
• Maintain a participant calendar scheduling system
• Prepare presentations and materials for meetings
• Screen and prioritize mail (including email)
• Draft correspondence and other documents
• Initiate and edit reports, including financial reports

Line of Report: The Research Associate reports to Ryan Lei, Assistant Professor of Psychology.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology or a related field within cognitive science

Professional Competencies

• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong writing skills
• Ability to multi-task and work independently
• Attention to detail is crucial

Preferred Qualifications

• One year or more of relevant research experience, including conducting research with children
• Programming experience (e.g., Javascript)
• Proficiency with statistical analysis (especially in R)
• Prior experience providing support in a lab environment

Special Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain PA Act 12 background checks
• Possession of a valid U.S. Drivers’ License and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Record Check
• Occasional work on weekends conducting interviews

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