Research Operations Lead, Mindfulness & Stress Lab

Carnegie Mellon University; False Pass (AK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Tuition benefits

Paid time off

Transit pass

Job summary

Carnegie Mellon University’s Dietrich College seeks a full-time, fixed-term Research Associate to support mindfulness intervention studies in stress and performance. You will blend day-to-day project management with leadership of a multidisciplinary lab team, working with the PI and collaborators in a dynamic research setting.

The role emphasizes managing study operations, IRB compliance, budgets, and data sharing, with a 12-month fixed term based in Pittsburgh, PA.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and ability to manage multiple research projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with diverse teams.
• Self-motivated with proactive management of lab operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily study operations including participant recruitment, compensation, and data management.
• Manage research pipelines from design through analysis, publication, and data sharing.
• Develop SOPs, monitor progress, and resolve operational bottlenecks.

Skills

Lab leadership

Project coordination

Communication

Education

BA/BS in psychology, neuroscience, or related field

Job description

Carnegie Mellon University’s Dietrich College seeks a full-time, fixed-term Research Associate to support mindfulness intervention studies in stress and performance. You will blend day-to-day project management with leadership of a multidisciplinary lab team, working with the PI and collaborators in a dynamic research setting.

The role emphasizes managing study operations, IRB compliance, budgets, and data sharing, with a 12-month fixed term based in Pittsburgh, PA.