Lab Manager Position in the Social Development Lab at Purdue!

[Laura Elenbaas]

Description: Dr. Laura Elenbaas is hiring a full-time lab manager to coordinate several research projects on moral development and intergroup attitudes in childhood. Primary responsibilities include community partner coordination, participant recruitment, data collection, team member training, and administrative management. This position will include opportunities to grow as a developmental scientist and would be especially well suited for someone interested in graduate studies. This is a two-year, in-person position. Start date is summer 2025.

Qualifications

• B.A. or B.S. in psychology, HDFS, or a related field.
• At least two years of experience working with children, including at least six months of experience in a research setting involving children and/or families.
• Abilities to proactively multi-task, problem-solve, work independently, lead small groups, and stay organized.
• Comfort interacting professionally with children, families, and research partners.

Responsibilities

• Community partner coordination: Maintain and grow positive relationships with our community partners.
• Participant recruitment: Coordinate with partners to recruit children and families to participate in studies.
• Data collection: Coordinate consent and assent; administer individual interviews and surveys with children and parents.
• Team member training: Recruit, train, schedule, and monitor teams of undergraduate Research Assistants engaged in data collection, data entry, and other administrative tasks.
• Lab administration: Monitor project budgets; maintain and order lab equipment and supplies; assist with IRB; troubleshoot day-to-day challenges.

More details: Please visit the Social Development Lab website to learn more about the lab’s research and this position: https://www.elenbaaslab.com/join 

Application Materials

Please submit the following:

1. Your CV.
2. A cover letter explaining your interest in the position, previous research experience, and career goals.
3. Contact information for three professional references.

Application link: https://careers.purdue.edu/job/Laboratory-Technician/37461-en_US/ (Req Id:  37461)

Contact: Dr. Laura Elenbaas, lele...@purdue.edu.

Laura Elenbaas, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

Department of Human Development and Family Science

Purdue University

www.elenbaaslab.com