Lab Manager​/Post-bachelor's Researcher

Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities include:

• Overseeing data collection from surveys, which includes quantitative data from Qualtrics surveys, some coding of open-ended responses, initial data prep and cleaning, helping the PI with some standard analyses (e.g., descriptives, correlation, t-test, ANOVA).
• Experiments (both online and in person), which includes helping to design in-person experiments involving computer‑administered tasks and small group interactions that will be video‑recorded for later analysis. Helping to design online studies including two‑part longitudinal designs.
• Supervising 3–5 research assistants, coordinating schedules of studies and other lab activities.
• Developing survey and experimental materials.
• Creating executive reports and summaries, which includes executive reports for communication of outcomes for broader audiences; and summaries of research results for use within the lab, preparing presentations of results for internal and external presentations.
• Managing grants and Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocols.

Training will be provided. This position reports to a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Sekaquaptewa Lab. The lab manager will also have the opportunity for contribution to ongoing research projects, leading to the possibility of scientific presentations and publications.

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology or a related field.
• 1–2 years experience in a social psychology lab (or related experience).
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; and SPSS or R (or other statistical analysis software such as Stata, JMP, Matlab, or SAS).

• Experience working with Institutional Review Board applications (IRBs).
• Experience with Qualtrics survey builder and online research platforms such as Prolific and MTurk.
• Candidates should be organized, conscientious, detail‑oriented, self‑motivated, and responsive—communicating clearly and handling day‑to‑day email promptly and efficiently.
• Candidates must be committed to respectful, effective collaboration with a research team.

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, the University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

• Generous time off, including vacation time, sick time, holiday and season days
• A retirement plan that provides two‑for‑one matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long‑term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Flexible work arrangements with respect to campus stakeholder needs
• Enhanced tuition support programs for LSA courses

This position is ideal for a recent—or soon to be—graduate who is interested in strengthening their study design, data analysis, and publishing skills before applying to graduate school in psychology. Ideally, the candidate will also be interested in the topics of implicit bias; social identity threat; stereotyping and prejudice; and the scientific study of diversity issues. For more information, visit

The salary range is $37,900–$47,000. A higher salary may be offered based on equity and the selected candidate's experience. This is a 12‑month term‑limited position with the possibility of renewal. The anticipated start date is August 1st, 2026.

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment.

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Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.