Lab Manager Position @ University of Michigan

Prof. Felix Warneken, Director of the Social Minds Lab at the Department of Psychology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, is hiring a full-time (100% effort, 40 hrs/wk) Research Technician Associate to coordinate and conduct research on cooperation in young children. The position entails subject recruitment and scheduling, testing in the lab, at schools, museums, and online, using advanced video coding technology, and active participation in research. The position also requires supervising undergraduate assistants in research and working closely with graduate students and postdocs.

For more information on Prof. Warneken’s research and the Social Minds Lab, please visit this website: https://sites.lsa.umich.edu/warneken/ 

Questions about this position can be directed to warneken.labmanager@umich.edu

Responsibilities

• Active research – Preparing and running child studies; Video coding
• Administrative tasks – Purchases; IRB protocols; Grant reports
• Recruitment and supervision of Assistants in Research
• Building and maintaining infrastructure – Recruitment of families; Maintaining a child database; Communications with other labs

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or Associate's degree
• At least 1 year of research experience

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or a related field
• Ability to use or learn essential software for research, including Microsoft Office, the behavioral coding software INTERACT, and the data management software FileMakerPro, and video editing.
• Experience working with parents and children

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume/curriculum vitae. The cover letter should specify your research experience, interests, and career goals. In addition, please include 2 letters of recommendation with your application. Note that all of your application materials must be combined into a single document. You can apply through this link: https://careers.umich.edu/job_detail/228665/lab-coordinator 

Additional Information

• Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled
• One-year term-limited position with a possibility of extension
• Anticipated start date is April/May 2023