LAB MANAGER

Job no: 220258-AS
Work type: Staff-Full Time
Department:L&S/PSYCHOLOGY/PSYCHOLOGY
Location: Madison
Categories: Research, Scientific

Position Summary:

The Brauer Group Lab at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is looking for a 100% appointment full-time lab manager to assist Dr. Markus Brauer and his graduate students coordinate and conduct studies. Research in the lab focuses on group phenomena. The goal is to understand how people's thought processes, perceptions of others, and behaviors are affected by being member of a social group/category (e.g., African Americans, people with disabilities, managers). Members of the lab study these issues from both basic science and applied, public intervention perspectives. More information on the lab and our activities can be found at: http://psych.wisc.edu/Brauer/BrauerLab/

The lab manager assists on all on-going lab projects including research on (a) prejudice & discrimination and (b) people's reactions to norms transgressions and immoral behaviors. In addition, they will be responsible for ongoing Wisconsin Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (WiscAMP) research administration. They will also contribute to the development of new projects, including the designing and testing of social interventions aimed at changing people's sustainable behaviors.

Position Duties:

List of Duties

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Degree and Area of Specialization:

BA or BS in Psychology or related field.

Minimum Years and Type of Relevant Work Experience:

Preferred qualifications:
- Experience in running human subjects research
- Interest in qualitative and quantitative analysis
- Interest in social psychology, prejudice, social norms, interventions, sustainability, and related
areas
- An interest in and/or knowledge of simulations in statistics
- Experience with HTML and CSS, and with website design
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Able to manage multiple projects and deadlines
- Excellent analytical and writing ability
- Good interpersonal skills and leadership
- Knowledge of using Microsoft office (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Experience with SPSS, R, Qualtrics, and/or other research software or coding

Additional Information:

There is a possibility this position can be extended or become renewable if there is a need for an ongoing appointment.

Department(s):

A487400-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/PSYCHOLOGY/PSYCHOLOGY

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

Appointment Type, Duration:

Terminal, 12 month appointment.
This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding

Salary:

Minimum $33,017 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications

Instructions to Applicants:

Please click on the "Apply Now" button to start the application process.

An applicant may be hired into an Associate Research Specialist or Research Specialist title dependent upon experience. Title will be determined upon hire.

For questions on the position, contact: Jordan Schwakopf, schwakopf@wisc.edu or (608) 262-1040.

To apply for this position you will need to upload a cover letter, resume and contact information for at least three professional references, including your current supervisor. References will not be contacted without advance notice.

Your cover letter should address your qualifications as they pertain to the minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience listed above.

Contact:

Jordan Schwakopf
schwakopf@wisc.edu
608-262-1040
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )

Official Title:

RESEARCH SPECIALIST(T16DN) or ASSOC RESEARCH SPEC(T16FN)

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Terminal

Job Number:

220258-AS

The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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Applications Open: Feb 12 2020 Central Standard Time
Applications Close:Apr 30 2020 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time