Lab Manager - Department of Psychology - Georgetown University College of Arts & Sciences

Georgetown University • Lexington, MA

1d • $18 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world. Job Overview The Laboratory on Social & Affective Neuroscience is located in the Department of Psychology at Georgetown University. We conduct research aimed at understanding the social, cognitive, and neural basis of social processes that include empathy, altruism, and aggression. We tackle these questions using multiple approaches that include functional and structural brain imaging in adults from both typical and special populations, as well as behavioral methods. Current research projects include behavioral and brain imaging investigations of altruism, generosity, empathy, social learning, and antisocial behavior. The Lab Manager (LM) is involved in a range of functions essential to carrying out empirical research and operating the lab. The LM applies for (and manages) approval for research by oversight bodies and coordinates protocol development, recruitment, and fMRI/behavioral data collection. The LM leads and directs the work of others by directly hiring and managing undergraduate research assistants. The LM coordinates administrative tasks and scheduling for the lab. The LM may assist the Principal Investigator (PI) in designing study protocols and the preparation of manuscripts, depending on their preparation and training. Work Interactions The Lab Manager reports directly to the PI. The Lab Manager supervises undergraduate research assistants. The Lab Manager interacts with human subject participants, research staff, and the PI, post-doctoral researchers, graduate students, and undergraduate research assistants in the laboratory in-person, via email, and via phone.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of one-year prior experience working in psychology or neuroscience research laboratory
• Quantitative abilities sufficient to complete preliminary data analysis
• Human interaction skills for interacting with human research subjects; organizational skills
• Prior experience managing junior trainees or staff

Responsibilities

• Applies for (and manages) approval for research by oversight bodies
• Coordinates protocol development, recruitment, and fMRI/behavioral data collection
• Leads and directs the work of others by directly hiring and managing undergraduate research assistants
• Coordinates administrative tasks and scheduling for the lab
• May assist the Principal Investigator (PI) in designing study protocols and the preparation of manuscripts, depending on their preparation and training

Benefits

• Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options.
• You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level