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Research Tech Associate (Lab Manager) at University of Michigan Psychology
The Evolutionary Social Psychology (Principle Investigator: Joshua Ackerman) and Psychology of Inequality (Principle Investigator: Arnold Ho) Labs at the University of Michigan are recruiting a full time (40 hours/week) Lab Manager to work jointly in both labs.
This 1-year position will begin August 1, 2015 (exact start date negotiable). Continuation for a second year is a possibility pending successful review at the end of the first year.
The Evolutionary Social Psychology Lab, directed by Professor Joshua Ackerman, investigates a variety of psychological topics by asking not only what people do, but why and how our ancestral histories might have influenced such behaviors. Current work considers the impact of contagious disease and immune system factors on decision-making and interpersonal behavior, as well as the influence of social settings on self-control, risk-taking, and romantic relationships.
The Psychology of Inequality Lab, directed by Professor Arnold Ho, uses survey and experimental methods to examine the psychological underpinnings of social inequality. Current research in the lab focuses on biases in social categorization and perception, and the legitimation of social inequality.
The Research Technician Associate will be responsible for working with Professors Ackerman and Ho, post-docs, graduate students, and undergraduates in both administrative and research capacities. This opportunity involves more than (but includes) the typical research assistant capabilities, and thus will be most suited to applicants who have had prior experience conducting social psychological research and who have an active interest in pursuing graduate school in psychology, organizational behavior, or some related field.
Responsibilities*
- Scheduling of study sessions, meetings, etc.
- General project management
- Data collection in the lab and elsewhere
- Programming using research and recruitment software (Medialab, DirectRT, Qualtrics, MTurk)
- Creating study materials
- Training and supervising undergraduate research assistants
- Managing online databases and lab supplies, maintaining experimental records
- Developing new methods of recruiting research participants and advertising participation opportunities
- Writing and amending IRB proposals
- Statistical analysis
- Assisting with manuscript preparation
- Maintaining reliable and regular contact with faculty
Required Qualifications*
- High school diploma or Associate's degree
- Experience with experimental human research (at least one-year preferred)
- Good knowledge of experimental design
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and managerial abilities
- Experience with both PC and Mac platforms (PC literacy)
- Ability to function effectively in a dynamic workplace, as asks will vary frequently
Applicants should be extremely conscientious, have excellent organizational skills and enjoy the challenges of a demanding work load involving simultaneous involvement in multiple research projects with multiple research assistants conducted in multiple locations (laboratory, online, public areas).
Desired Qualifications*
- Bachelor's degree in psychology, organizational behavior or related field
You can find more information and a link to apply here:
http://umjobs.org/job_detail/106337/research_technician_associate
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