Post-Bacc Lab Manager/Researcher Position at Purdue University
Department of Psychological Sciences, Purdue University
Post-Bacc Lab Manager/Researcher Position
The Conflict and Mindset Collaboratory (PI: Dr. Franki Kung) and the Choice, Inequality, and Policy Lab (PI: Dr. Nate Cheek) in the Department of Psychological Sciences at Purdue University are seeking to hire a full-time joint Lab Manager/Researcher. The position will begin in the summer of 2023 for a one-year commitment with the possibility of renewal for a second year. This position offers opportunities for substantial research experience (e.g., co-authorship on posters and manuscripts, conference travel) and would be ideal for someone motivated to pursue graduate studies in psychology (e.g., Social, Industrial-Organizational) and/or Organizational Behavior.
Primary responsibilities include supervising undergraduate research assistants, programming surveys on Qualtrics, collecting and processing data, assisting with grant and IRB proposals, conducting literature reviews, and editing manuscripts. The lab manager will be involved in NSF and USDA-funded projects on cultural mindsets in STEM, promoting employees’ mental health, and conflict management in rural businesses, and additional ongoing projects related to multiple goal pursuit and self-regulation, conflict resolution, and cultural diversity (see CMC lab website: https://conflictmindset.org/research). The lab manager will also have the opportunity to contribute to research on workplace discrimination (e.g., sexual harassment), perceptions and realities of living in poverty, and judgment and decision making (see CHIP lab website: https://natecheek.com/research/). In addition, the lab manager will have opportunities for independent research and learn from other members of Purdue’s vibrant Psychological Sciences community, as well as benefiting from interdisciplinary scholarly activities through one of the PIs’ involvements as the director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion of the department and co-director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Science Consortium of the college.
Requirements
Ideal candidates would have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in psychology or a closely related field (e.g., management, neuroscience, sociology), research experience in an experimental psychology lab, and experience working with and managing others. The candidate must have strong organizational and communication skills. The candidate should be self-motivated, proactive, and able to work both independently and collaboratively. Strong computer skills and programming abilities (e.g., Microsoft Office, SPSS/R, Qualtrics) will be a great asset but are not required.
How to Apply
To apply, please fill out this online application form (https://bit.ly/labmanager2023) detailing your relevant background and goals, and provide your current CV, (unofficial) transcript, and contact information for at least two references. Initial review of applications will begin on February 16th and continue until the position is filled.
Start date is negotiable, ideally between April and July 2023, but no later than August 3rd, 2023. If you have questions regarding the application, please feel free to email Dr. Franki Kung (frankikung@purdue.edu) or Dr. Nate Cheek (nncheek@purdue.edu).