Lab Manager / Research Coordinator
Social Cognitive Development Lab, Yale University

The Social Cognitive Development Lab at Yale University is seeking a lab manager / research coordinator to begin summer or fall of 2013. The position is full time for two years with full benefits, further extendable depending on fit. Our lab focuses on intergroup social cognition, broadly construed. Major research areas include the origins of intergroup bias, the principles underlying social categorization, the effects of status disparities, and the perceptual components of intergroup categorization.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelors or equivalent in psychology or a closely related field, research experience in an experimental psychology lab, and at least some experience managing others. Responsibilities include purchasing and setting up lab equipment, recruiting, scheduling, and testing child and adult research participants, managing a participant data base, training and coordinating undergraduate research assistants, as well as additional research and administrative duties.  The position offers substantial research experience and the potential for co-authorship on posters and manuscripts, and would be perfect for someone highly motivated to undertake graduate study in psychology or the cognitive sciences. The successful candidate will be a core member of a vibrant and collaborative research environment and will also benefit from the broader intellectual community at Yale. More information about the lab can be found at: http://www.princeton.edu/~ydunham/CDL_Princeton/. More information on the department is at http://psychology.yale.edu/.

Strong organizational and communication skills and attention to detail are of the utmost importance. The candidate should also be self-motivated and able to solve problems independently while also being comfortable managing and working with others. Strong technical skills are also a must; lab duties will require making regular use of Microsoft Office, Filemaker, Photoshop, experimental software such as Inquisit, and statistical software such as R, SAS, or SPSS. Computer programming aptitude (e.g. JavaScript, Flash) would also be a plus.  

To apply, please send a resume/CV and a cover letter describing your interest in the position. Send your materials to Yarrow Dunham, ydunham@princeton.edu, with the subject line "SCD Lab Manager Application”. A start date in July 2013 is preferred; applications will be reviewed as they are received. The position will ultimately be filled through Yale University’s internal Human Resources process; strong candidates will be encouraged to submit their application to Yale after an initial review. Women, LGBTQ and under-represented minority applicants are encouraged. Yale University is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.