Laboratory Coordinator; TERM, FTE

Date Posted: 02/17/2026
Req : 46936
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Dept of Psychology
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number:
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description:

Under close supervision of the Principal Investigator, the Social Perception and Cognition Lab, the Lab Coordinator is responsible for coordinating all aspects of research for various social cognitive studies focusing on how people process information about others and how doing so influences their behavior. Duties include but not limited to recruiting participants; preparing test materials, testing participants and collating data; scheduling and keeping track of participants’ appointments and compensation;

training research assistants etc. The Lab Coordinator is also responsible for general maintenance of the research lab; ensuring supplies are adequate and files/website are updated and backed up; programs are running properly and any other duties as required. This is a 50% FTE, Term role for 6 months.

• Proofing and posting adverts to recruit applicants
• Preparing consent forms using templates
• Following rules and procedural instructions when administering research studies
• Recording and tabulating experiment results
• Providing some care to prevent physical or emotional injury or harm
• Recording or verifying transactions on a single account
• Providing orientation to others on work procedures and practices

• Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, related field or an acceptable combination of equivalent education and experience.
• Minimum one (1) year of recent and related experience working in a social perception psychology lab.
• Experience working with adults participating in research studies.
• Possess strong enthusiasm for research in cognitive development.
• Demonstrated time management and organizational skills with proven ability to prioritize work and meet multiple competing deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to be self-directed and take initiative.
• Strong attention to detail, ability to make sound judgment and proven ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SPSS.

• Accountable
• Communicator
• Courteous
• Multi-tasker
• Organized
• Proactive
• Problem solver
• Resourceful

Closing Date: 02/25/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type
:
Grant - Term
Schedule: Part-Time
Pro-Rated Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:

USW Pay Band 05 -- $26,713 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $34,162. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.

Job Category: Research Administration & Teaching

Note: This is a 50% FTE, Term role for 6 months.

Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2

SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.