Lab Manager Position @ UC-Irvine

The Development of Social Cognition Lab (directed under Dr. Nadia Chernyak) at the University of California - Irvine is searching for a lab manager to begin July 1, 2022. The lab manager will work on NSF-funded projects on the development of kids' concepts of fairness, inequality, social cognition, numerical cognition, free will and agency, and prospection.

Interested candidates are encouraged to check out the lab's research focus to assess potential fit and contact Dr. Chernyak with any questions.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience conducting research in cognitive development lab; strong organizational skills; be enthusiastic about cognitive development research; comfortable with young children and families; and have strong, self-directed initiative and ability to take on challenges. Programming, data analysis, and/or web design skills are always a plus.

Essential job responsibilities include:

• conducting research in socio-cognitive development: data collection in lab and at local parks, preschools, and children's museums; creating/programming stimuli; data coding and analysis (with training); and recruitment of participants.
• supervising and training research assistants: coordinating off-site and in-lab recruitment efforts; hiring and training research assistants; assigning daily tasks; coordinating fingerprinting/orientation/training; mentorship of undergraduates; establishment of a summer research program for undergraduates
• managing daily and long-term operations within the lab: handling IRBs and other research documentation; building a database of subject and local child care facilities; coordinating lab meetings; managing lab websites and newsletters; and setting up/maintaining lab equipment

Note that the job will involve some travel to local area data collection sites.

Finally, the lab manager may have opportunities to co-author manuscripts, develop own research projects, and attend conferences.

Lab: https://www.dosclab.com/

QUALIFICATIONS

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Bachelor's or equivalent degree in Psychology or a related field by date of employment.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Document requirements

• Cover Letter - Please summarize a) your prior research experience, b) your research interests and potential fit with the lab, c) any specific technical or language skills (e.g., programming, specialized software; foreign language knowledge) 
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated Resume or C.V. 
• Inclusive Excellence Activities Statement - Brief statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to inclusive excellence will advance UCI's Commitment to Inclusive Excellence. See our guidance for writing an inclusive excellence activities statement. 

Reference requirements

• 2-3 required (contact information only)

The contact information of 2 people who may be contacted for a letter of reference at a later time (ideally, at least one should be a research supervisor)

Apply link.

CAMPUS INFORMATION

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

JOB LOCATION

Irvine, CA