Lab Manager - University of Rochester

Full-time Lab Manager
Department of Clinical & Social Sciences in Psychology
University of Rochester

A new clinical science laboratory at the University of Rochester, directed by Professor Cassie
Glenn, is seeking a full-time Lab Manager to coordinate a series of projects aimed
at understanding why people engage in behaviors that are intentionally harmful to themselves
(e.g., nonsuicidal self-injury and suicidal behavior). The Lab Manager will gain experience with
all aspects of the research process, which could serve as a launch pad to graduate studies. The
Lab Manager will have opportunities to present data at national psychology conferences and to
assist with manuscript preparation. Start date is September 1, 2015 and a two-year commitment
is strongly preferred.
Primary responsibilities include:
• Coordinating data collection using interview, behavioral, and psychophysiological techniques
• Management of multiple large datasets
• Participant recruitment and screening
• Data analysis and manuscript preparation
• Grants management
• General administrative duties to maintain the workings of the lab
The following skills are required:
• Background in psychology or a related field (B.A., B.S., or equivalent)
• Previous research experience (at least 1-2 years)
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong communication skills to maintain excellent rapport with adolescents and their families
• Must demonstrate the ability to work independently
• Experience with Word, Excel, Google docs/calendar
• Schedule flexibility: Because this research involves the participation of adolescents, hours
will vary week-to-week and will sometimes include evenings and weekends
The following skills will confer an advantage, but are not necessary to receive consideration:
• Previous experience working with adolescents and their families in experimental or clinical
settings
• Clinical interviewing
• Data acquisition and analysis using peripheral psychophysiology (in particular, facial
electromyography), eye tracking, and/or MRI methods
• Preparing and maintaining IRB protocols
• Grants management
• Familiarity with programming (e.g., Psychopy) and statistical packages (SPSS)
To apply, interested individuals should email me (cassie.glenn@gmail.com) a cover letter and
CV, and have two letters of recommendation emailed to me directly. Application review will start
immediately and will be ongoing until the position is filled.
Applicants will also need to apply through Human Resources at the University of Rochester
(EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled).