Lab Operations Lead: Social Psychology & Behavioral Research

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Virginia’s Frank Batten School seeks a Lab Manager and Research Assistant to support two labs led by Professors Benjamin Converse and Abigail Scholer. The role splits time evenly between the social psychology and behavioral science labs, administering studies in lab and field settings, preparing datasets, and coordinating data collection and undergraduate training.

The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and capable of independent work, with strong communication skills and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, data science, public policy, or a related field.
• Two years of behavioral lab experience or equivalent work as a research assistant.
• Familiarity with social psychology/behavioral science methods and IRB management.
• Experience administering studies in Qualtrics.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and at least one statistics package (R, SPSS, SAS, or STATA).
• Able to occasionally work nonstandard hours.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day management of multiple research projects across two labs.
• Administer behavioral studies in lab and field settings.
• Prepare datasets and conduct preliminary analyses.
• Develop and program experimental materials and stimuli.
• Train and supervise undergraduate research assistants.
• Coordinate data collection and monitor project progress.

Skills

Strong interpersonal communication

Written communication

Detail-oriented / highly organized

Entrepreneurial mindset

Nonstandard hours availability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, data science, public policy, or related field

Tools

Qualtrics

Excel

R

SPSS

SAS

STATA

Job description

University of Virginia’s Frank Batten School seeks a Lab Manager and Research Assistant to support two labs led by Professors Benjamin Converse and Abigail Scholer. The role splits time evenly between the social psychology and behavioral science labs, administering studies in lab and field settings, preparing datasets, and coordinating data collection and undergraduate training.

The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and capable of independent work, with strong communication skills and