Lab Manager at University of Chicago – Hyde Park Campus

Position: Lab Manager at University of Chicago – Hyde Park Campus, United States

Lab Manager at University of Chicago – Hyde Park Campus, United States

SSD Psychology:
Staff and Temporary Employees – Berman

About the Department

As environmental neuroscientists, we study the interaction between brain functioning, individual behavior, group behavior, and the external physical environment, as well as how those interactions vary across space and time. We define environmental neuroscience as the scientific study of brain‑mediated, bidirectional relationships between organisms and their social and physical environments. Under this broad umbrella, our specific research projects include the influence of the natural and built environment on affect, cognition, health and collective behaviors, information compression and memorability, the relationship between life expectancy and crime, brain network efficiency and its relationship to cognitive effort and social network analysis.

Job Summary

The position performs routine assignments related to scientific research projects, ensuring compliance of research activities with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives and mandates. The Lab Manager will analyze possible solutions using standard procedures, write articles, reports and manuscripts, and assist in drafting presentations on research findings. Availability will begin Spring/Summer 2025.

Responsibilities

• Generating research questions and hypotheses.
• Conducting literature reviews.
• Participating in team meetings focused on designing and executing research projects.
• Designing and programming experimental stimuli (using Qualtrics, Psycho Py, etc.).
• Recruiting, testing, and debriefing human subjects for both neuroimaging (fMRI and fNIRS) and behavioral experiments.
• Preprocessing and analyzing experimental brain and behavioral data (using R, MATLAB, Python, etc.).
• Preparing manuscripts for publication.
• Providing support for lab personnel.
• Organizing lab meetings and events.
• Managing IRB approvals and amendments.
• Writing grant updates.
• Reporting on the lab’s use of computational resources.
• Preparing and submitting expense reports.
• Onboarding new hires.
• Purchasing equipment.
• Maintaining the lab website and social media accounts.
• Maintaining technical and administrative support for a research project.
• Installing, setting up and performing experiments; interacting with students and other laboratory staff under the direction of the principal investigator.
• Performing other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in a related field.

Work Experience: Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through less than 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications: None required.

Preferred Qualifications Education

• A bachelor’s degree (or higher) in neuroscience, cognitive science, computer science, psychology, sociology, biology, physics, math, or other related fields.

Experience

• Research experience in cognitive neuroscience, psychology, or another social science is ideal, but not required.
• Strong computer programming skills (e.g., R, MATLAB, and/or Python) are expected, though we will help to improve candidate’s computational skills through lab training and collaborative research projects.
• Must be self‑motivated, independent, and reliable.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• References (3) (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

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Scheduled Weekly Hours

37.5

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Pay Range

$24.51 – $31.72

The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the…