Lab Manager Position at Ohio State University

The Cognitive Development Laboratory at Ohio State University directed by Dr. Vladimir Sloutsky (https://u.osu.edu/cogdevlab/) is seeking a full-time Lab manager/Research Coordinator to start in the Summer of 2024. The role involves working closely with other lab members to assist in all aspects of conducting research and some administrative responsibilities. The position is funded by the National Institute for Child Health and Human Development. This position will provide ample opportunities for learning, professional development, and mentoring. There is the possibility of leading a project, attending conferences, and becoming a co-author on manuscripts submitted for publication.

We seek a recent college graduate who has majored in psychology, cognitive science, neuroscience, or a related field and who is (1) looking for additional research experience before going on to graduate school or (2) seeking a more permanent employment opportunity.

The lab conducts research on cognitive development, with emphases on language and conceptual development, category learning, and memory. Our research seeks to examine how people learn words and concepts, retain them over time, and generalize learning to new situations. We employ behavioral and eye-tracking methods with infants, young children, and adults.

This job offers competitive salary (commensurate with experience), health benefits, and a dynamic and intellectually stimulating work environment. The Ohio State University is a vibrant, research-centered public university, located in Columbus, Ohio.

The review of applications will start immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The successful candidate may start as early as May of 2024. A 1 year commitment is necessary and a 2-year commitment is preferred. To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter describing your research experiences and career goals, resume, and contact information for three references electronically to Allison Granger (granger.102@osu.edu). Please also be prepared to arrange three letters of recommendation. If you have questions about the position or the lab, please contact Vladimir Sloutsky directly (Sloutsky.1@osu.edu).

Responsibilities:

 -Assist with data collection for longitudinal and cross-sectional studies, including behavioral and eye tracking experiments in the lab and behavioral experiments in schools.

-Communicating with school personnel about recruitment, data collection, and findings

-Prepare participants and equipment for behavioral and eye tracking data collection by explaining the tasks to participants, consenting them and testing the equipment.

-Organize and store data

-Supervise undergraduate research assistants

-Assist with recruitment, enrollment, and scheduling of research participants.

-Assist with various research-related activities, such as creating stimuli and research materials, updating various lab materials following sessions, and assisting with lab reports.

-Assist with of IRB processes.

Required Experience/Qualifications:

-A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in psychology, cognitive science, neuroscience, natural science, or a technical field discipline from an accredited institution of higher education is necessary.

-Experience working with infants, children is preferred

-Some experience with research methods

-Strong organizational, time management and communication skills (including writing skills), attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks.

-Self-motivated and able to troubleshoot problems independently

-Excellent skills interacting with infants and children as well as teachers and parents, and willingness and ability to supervise undergraduate research assistants.

-Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

-Excellent verbal communication skills are essential as duties involve interacting with parents and teachers.

-Experience with eye-tracking data acquisition is a plus but not required.

-Experience with database management (such as FileMaker software) is preferred but not required.