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Lab Manager, Psychology Department

Employer
University of Denver
Location
Denver, USA, Colorado
Salary
Negotiable

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Administrative Jobs
Academic Affairs, Research Staff & Technicians
Position Type
Alt-Ac & Post-Ac
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

The Psychology department at the University of Denver is a highly collaborative, research-oriented department that values interdisciplinary perspectives (see www.du.edu/psychology for more information). The University of Denver is guided by a vision to be a great private university dedicated to the public good. DU values inclusive excellence, recognizing that its success is dependent on how well it values, engages and includes the rich diversity of constituents (to learn more, please visit http://www.du.edu/cme/ie_du.html). Students and faculty in the Psychology Department actively contribute to these goals through scholarship, teaching, and service. DU is situated in the Denver metro area, a vibrant and diverse urban center in the Rocky Mountain region that is home to nearly 2.6 million people. DUs urban location supports faculty collaboration across a number of local universities. DU is comprised of approximately 5000 undergraduates, 6500 graduate students, and more than 600 full-time faculty.

Position Summary

The position will be shared between the labs of Dr. Jenalee Doom (Doom Lab; jenaleedoom.com) and Dr. Erika Manczak (The Biology, Environments, and Mood Studies (BEAMS) Lab; http:// www.du.edu/ahss/psychology/beams-lab) at the University of Denver. Both labs conduct research regarding social and biological contributors to physical and mental health in children and families, with Dr. Manczaks work generally emphasizing clinical psychology outcomes, such as depression, and Dr. Dooms work generally emphasizing developmental psychology outcomes, such as social buffering and cardiovascular health. The main purpose of this position is to provide research and logistical support to both labs by assisting at a high level in research projects. This will include collecting and analyzing data using behavioral, biological, and clinical techniques (including phlebotomy), managing datasets, and recruiting and screening study participants. This is a full-time position that comes with DUs full benefits package. The schedule is reasonably flexible, and requires daytime hours and some evening/weekend availability. Initial contract will be for one year, with additional years possible pending mutual agreement. This position is ideal for candidates with interests in applying to graduate school in the future.


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Fluency in English.
  • Basic statistical knowledge required related to managing data; ability to perform basic statistical analyses.
  • Excellent reasoning ability, both in the abstract (e.g. managing multiple goals & responsibilities) and the concrete (e.g. prioritizing multiple simultaneous tasks and managing time independently).
  • Good interpersonal skills; readiness to work with others as part of a research team, help fix technological or scheduling issues.
  • Ability to work well with children, adolescents, and adults and to sensitively handle issues relating to mental and physical health (e.g., depression, suicidality, chronic disease management).
  • Tolerance for being interrupted while working to deal with an immediate issue.
  • Willingness to collect and prepare blood, hair, and saliva samples; good fine motor skills for performing these tasks.
  • Experience with Mac systems.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Experience managing multiple research projects at the same time.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree degree with major focus in Psychology, Neuroscience, or other health fields.
  • Experience collecting and preparing blood samples (or willingness to complete phlebotomy training).
  • Experience working with children and adolescents.
  • Experience working with clinical populations (either psychological or medical).
  • Excellent interpersonal and managerial skills.
  • Advanced statistical knowledge.
  • Desire to implement long-lasting organizational systems.
  • Excitement to work with, teach, and learn from others in the laboratories.

Working Environment

1. Standard office and laboratory environment.
2. Unexpected interruptions occur often and stress level is moderate to high.
3. Noise level is quiet to moderate.

Physical Activities

1. Ability to sit in front of a computer for an extended period of time.
2. Occasionally required to move about the office/campus with the capability of transporting objects up to 20 lbs.

Application Deadline
For best consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) on July 25, 2019.

Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Hourly Range:
The hourly pay for the position is $17.00

Please include the following documents with your application:

  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
  3. Names and contact information for three references

The University of Denver is committed to enhancing the diversity of its faculty and staff. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, military/ veteran status or any other status protected by law.

All offers of employment are based upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.

Organization

Founded in 1864—just a few years after the city of Denver itself was founded—the University of Denver is one of the country's premier private universities.

The University's 125-acre campus, a few miles south of downtown Denver, is home to more than 11,500 students hailing from all regions of the United States and 83 other countries.

The University offers:

Regardless of what they study, University of Denver students embark on a personal educational journey that helps them find and follow their individual purpose.

Collaborative, Experiential Learning

Our students work closely with faculty, peers and members of the community on projects, research and fieldwork. They cross disciplines to discover new perspectives and approaches to problem solving.

In and out of the classroom, our students learn by doing, whether they're collecting data in the field or putting theory into practice in a clinical setting.

The University of Denver Culture

Across the University of Denver’s many divisions, departments, and offices, supervisors are searching for new employees who strive to excel and innovate, prize integrity, and who value the opportunity to engage with the community.  The University is always looking for creative problem solvers, critical thinkers, and lifelong learners who want to know more and do more.

At the University of Denver, our culture is steeped in ethics and social responsibility. As a result, our faculty and students represent a wide array of perspectives and enjoy the healthy dialogue that grows out of diversity. University of Maryland, Baltimore

For all their differences, the members of our community are united by a common purpose: They're determined to confront society's most pressing challenges—everything from world health and the global economy to access to education.

Company info
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Telephone
3038717770
Location
2199 S. University Blvd.
Denver
Colorado
80210
US

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