Lab Manager

Department
 

SSD Psychology: Staff and Temporary Employees - Rosenberg

About the Department
 

The Cognition, Attention, and Brain Lab directed by Dr. Monica Rosenberg is in the Department of Psychology in the Division of Social Sciences.

Job Summary
 

The job provides technical support activities related to scientific research projects. Ensures compliance of research activities with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives and mandates. Assists in drafting presentations on research findings.
The laboratory of Monica Rosenberg in the Department of Psychology at the University of Chicago, is seeking a full-time research assistant/lab manager for a targeted start date of spring or summer 2022. The lab explores how we pay attention, and how insights from attention research can help improve focus. A primary goal of our research is using functional MRI to discover what we can learn about individuals from their unique patterns of brain activity, and what this can tell us about the nature of the brain and mind. This is an ideal position for individuals preparing for graduate school in cognitive neuroscience.
The principal contribution of this role is providing routine or standardized laboratory or administrative duties and collecting routine data in support of research projects under direct supervision. The role will involve collecting and entering data, assisting in analyzing data, assisting with the preparation of reports and manuscripts, and maintaining and ordering supplies. Responsibilities may include the following non-laboratory duties: recruiting and scheduling research subjects; transcribing and coding data; assisting with developing data collection tools; managing data files; and providing general administrative support. Responsibilities may include the following laboratory duties: assisting lab members in preparing and conducting experiments; following established procedures or protocols, provides assistance to supervisor with research projects; performing basic laboratory techniques.

Responsibilities

• Designing and programming experiments.
• Recruiting, scheduling, and testing participants.
• Analyzing behavioral, fMRI, and eye-tracking data.
• Managing large-scale neuroimaging datasets.
• Overseeing day-to-day lab operations (e.g., compiling information for IRB submissions and reviews, ordering supplies, maintaining the lab website).
• Providing general administrative support.
• Collects and enters data. Assists in analyzing data. Assists with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.
• Assists with the installation, sets up and performs experiments; interacting with students and other laboratory staff under the direction of the principal investigator.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications
 

Education:

Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a four-year degree).

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Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

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Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma
• Bachelor’s degree
• The ideal candidate for this position will have a bachelor’s degree in psychology, neuroscience, cognitive science, computer science, engineering, or a related field.

Technical Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Computational and analytical skills
• Coding skills (e.g., MATLAB, Python, R, shell scripting)
• Familiarity with neuroimaging analysis software (e.g., AFNI, FSL, SPM) and experience with Psychtoolbox and/or PsychoPy
• Experience working with human participants
• Oral and written communication skills

Preferred Competencies

• Basic knowledge in relevant scientific field
• Problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to learn new research techniques or methods
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover letter (required)
• Contact information for references (required)

When applying, the document(s) MUST  be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family
 

Research

Role Impact
 

Individual Contributor

FLSA Status
 

Non-Exempt

Pay Frequency
 

Biweekly

Scheduled Weekly Hours
 

37.5

Benefits Eligible
 

Yes

Requires Compliance with University Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement
 

Yes

Drug Test Required
 

No

Health Screen Required
 

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
 

No

Posting Statement
 

Employees must comply with the University’s COVID-19 vaccination requirements. More information about the requirements can be found on the University of Chicago Vaccination GoForward .
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

 

Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.

 

We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages a diversity of perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange.

 

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history.  A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment.  Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.

 

The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu . Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.

Department
 

SSD Psychology: Staff and Temporary Employees - Rosenberg

About the Department
 

The Cognition, Attention, and Brain Lab directed by Dr. Monica Rosenberg is in the Department of Psychology in the Division of Social Sciences.

Job Summary
 

The job provides technical support activities related to scientific research projects. Ensures compliance of research activities with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives and mandates. Assists in drafting presentations on research findings.
The laboratory of Monica Rosenberg in the Department of Psychology at the University of Chicago, is seeking a full-time research assistant/lab manager for a targeted start date of spring or summer 2022. The lab explores how we pay attention, and how insights from attention research can help improve focus. A primary goal of our research is using functional MRI to discover what we can learn about individuals from their unique patterns of brain activity, and what this can tell us about the nature of the brain and mind. This is an ideal position for individuals preparing for graduate school in cognitive neuroscience.
The principal contribution of this role is providing routine or standardized laboratory or administrative duties and collecting routine data in support of research projects under direct supervision. The role will involve collecting and entering data, assisting in analyzing data, assisting with the preparation of reports and manuscripts, and maintaining and ordering supplies. Responsibilities may include the following non-laboratory duties: recruiting and scheduling research subjects; transcribing and coding data; assisting with developing data collection tools; managing data files; and providing general administrative support. Responsibilities may include the following laboratory duties: assisting lab members in preparing and conducting experiments; following established procedures or protocols, provides assistance to supervisor with research projects; performing basic laboratory techniques.

Responsibilities

• Designing and programming experiments.
• Recruiting, scheduling, and testing participants.
• Analyzing behavioral, fMRI, and eye-tracking data.
• Managing large-scale neuroimaging datasets.
• Overseeing day-to-day lab operations (e.g., compiling information for IRB submissions and reviews, ordering supplies, maintaining the lab website).
• Providing general administrative support.
• Collects and enters data. Assists in analyzing data. Assists with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.
• Assists with the installation, sets up and performs experiments; interacting with students and other laboratory staff under the direction of the principal investigator.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications
 

Education:

Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a four-year degree).

---
Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

---
Certifications:

---

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma
• Bachelor’s degree
• The ideal candidate for this position will have a bachelor’s degree in psychology, neuroscience, cognitive science, computer science, engineering, or a related field.

Technical Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Computational and analytical skills
• Coding skills (e.g., MATLAB, Python, R, shell scripting)
• Familiarity with neuroimaging analysis software (e.g., AFNI, FSL, SPM) and experience with Psychtoolbox and/or PsychoPy
• Experience working with human participants
• Oral and written communication skills

Preferred Competencies

• Basic knowledge in relevant scientific field
• Problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to learn new research techniques or methods
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover letter (required)
• Contact information for references (required)

When applying, the document(s) MUST  be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family
 

Research

Role Impact
 

Individual Contributor

FLSA Status
 

Non-Exempt

Pay Frequency
 

Biweekly

Scheduled Weekly Hours
 

37.5

Benefits Eligible
 

Yes

Requires Compliance with University Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement
 

Yes

Drug Test Required
 

No

Health Screen Required
 

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
 

No

Posting Statement
 

Employees must comply with the University’s COVID-19 vaccination requirements. More information about the requirements can be found on the University of Chicago Vaccination GoForward .
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

 

Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.

 

We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages a diversity of perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange.

 

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history.  A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment.  Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.

 

The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu . Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.