Lab Manager - Child Development & Neuroimaging

Fluxconference; College Park (MD); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TheLanguage, Experience, and Development (LEAD) lab at the University of Maryland, College Park seeks a lab manager to oversee daily operations, recruit families and community partners, and coordinate behavioral and neuroimaging studies (MRI and fNIRS) in a collaborative environment.

This role involves data management, supervising undergraduate researchers, coordinating IRBs, and supporting off-site and lab-based projects; opportunities to develop own research, co-author manuscripts, and attend

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, neuroscience, cognitive science, human development, communication sciences, computer science, or related field.
• Previous research experience, programming knowledge, and/or experience working with children and families is desirable, but not required.
• Ability to work in College Park, MD with in-person commitment and some hybrid work flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily lab operations, including recruitment of families and community partners.
• Implement behavioral and neuroimaging studies (MRI and fNIRS) and manage data storage/processing.
• Teach and supervise undergraduate research assistants, coordinate IRBs and other research documentation.
• Recruit and run participants across several research studies, including off-site community-engaged projects.
• Develop own research projects, co-author manuscripts, and attend conferences.

Skills

Research experience

Programming knowledge

Experience with children and families

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

TheLanguage, Experience, and Development (LEAD) lab at the University of Maryland, College Park seeks a lab manager to oversee daily operations, recruit families and community partners, and coordinate behavioral and neuroimaging studies (MRI and fNIRS) in a collaborative environment.

This role involves data management, supervising undergraduate researchers, coordinating IRBs, and supporting off-site and lab-based projects; opportunities to develop own research, co-author manuscripts, and attend