Lab Manager Position in the Social Development Lab at Purdue!

[Elenbaas, Laura]

Lab Manager Position in the Social Development Lab at Purdue! 

Description: Dr. Laura Elenbaas is looking for a full-time lab manager to coordinate several research projects on moral development and intergroup attitudes in childhood. Primary responsibilities include 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 in HDFS, developmental psychology, or a related field. This is a two-year, in-person position with possibility of renewal. Start date is spring 2023. 

Qualifications 

- B.A. or B.S. in psychology, human development, 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. 

Responsibilities 

- Participant Recruitment: Coordinate with research partners (e.g., schools, libraries); maintain positive ongoing relationships. 

- Data Collection: Coordinate consent and assent; administer individual interviews, surveys, and experimental protocols with children and/or parents. 

- Team Member Training: Recruit, train, schedule, and monitor teams of undergraduate Research Assistants engaged in data collection, data entry, and other administrative tasks. 

- Study Development: Assist with the development of research protocols including audio and video editing, literature reviews. 

- 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: 

- Your CV. 

- A cover letter explaining your interest in the position, previous research experience, and career goals. 

- Contact information for three professional references. 

Application link: https://careers.purdue.edu/job-invite/24495/ (Requisition ID:  24495) 

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

Laura Elenbaas, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

Department of Human Development and Family Science

Purdue University

lele...@purdue.edu

https://www.elenbaaslab.com/