Lab Manager – Youth Rising Lab

Rice University•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Manager – Youth Rising Lab in the Department of Psychological Sciences at Rice University oversees the daily operations of a large and active psychological laboratory. In addition to managing day-to-day lab operations, responsibilities for the position include coordinating community-based research activities, managing and training lab personnel, and providing assistance with the dissemination of research findings. This work supports the research mission of the university by increasing the quantity and quality of work conducted in the laboratory, as well as the educational mission of the university by providing high-quality training and oversight of undergraduate students participating in the laboratory as a research experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or a related discipline
1+ years of research experience in a clinical or developmental psychology lab
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work independently
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including efficiency in email correspondence
Experience with statistical software (e.g., SPSS and/or R)
Experience with office software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite)
Working knowledge of image and/or video design and editing (e.g., Photoshop, Canva)
Commitment to supporting a collaborative team environment
Commitment to working with youth and families of color and the ability to engage effectively with individuals exposed to trauma
Commitment to supporting an equitable and inclusive work climate

Nice To Haves

2+ years of research experience in a clinical or developmental psychology lab
Master’s degree in social sciences, including sociology, geography, statistics, political science, public policy, as well as data science, computer science, computational science, and/or another related field

Responsibilities

Plans lab events and meetings
Develops and updates lab operating procedures
Manages budgeting and financial oversight of grants and research accounts (provides monthly spending reports)
Purchases and maintains inventory of lab equipment
Manages IRB protocols for lab research projects
Manages the lab website
Manages the lab’s social media outreach
Assists in designing and planning research studies
Coordinates and monitors recruitment and scheduling of participants
Communicates with research partners, including community-based agencies and school staff
Communicates with community advisory boards
Develops and manages research participant databases
Coordinates with graduate research assistants and postdoctoral research associates
Hires, coordinates, trains, evaluates, and works with undergraduate and postbaccalaureate research assistants
Coordinates, trains, and works with community-based research staff
Provides assistance with data analysis, conference presentations, and scientific manuscripts