Lab Manager

Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (40 hours/week). Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required during data collection periods, with advance notice.

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A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

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University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

The primary purpose of the Psychology and Neuroscience Department is to provide excellent education, research and service in the field. This goal breaks down into four important components: 1) to teach psychology and neuroscience to undergraduates in a manner that will introduce them vigorously to its broad scope; 2) to offer scientific and professional training to graduate students in the areas of behavioral and integrative neuroscience, clinical, cognitive, developmental, quantitative, and social psychology; 3) to carry out cutting-edge research in these areas, and 4) to provide consulting and administrative support services to the science and profession of psychology as well as to the university, the community, the state, and the nation.

The Department consists of six programs: behavioral and integrative neuroscience; clinical psychology; cognitive psychology; developmental psychology; quantitative psychology, and social psychology. Each program is designed to acquaint the student thoroughly with the theoretical and research content of the specialty and to provide training in the research skills needed to become a competent and creative investigator. In addition, the programs focus on the development of appropriate professional skills.

The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience ranks 2nd in the College in grant funding with over $12 million annually in grant expenditures and approximately $20 million annually in expenditures from all funds. The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience has the largest undergraduate major in the College of Arts and Sciences with approximately 1500 majors, and one of the largest graduate Ph.D. programs with approximately 120 graduate students. The Department is also home to four community clinics which generate fee revenue (Adult Clinic, Anxiety Clinic, Child and Family Clinic, Couples Clinic), known collectively as the UNC Psychology and Neuroscience Community Clinic (the Clinic).

This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that may include a partially remote work location, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station. Primary work location is UNC-Chapel Hill; some remote work may be permitted depending on study phase and responsibilities.

The Research Program Manager/Lab Manager will provide comprehensive operational, administrative, and research coordination support for a multi-project developmental psychopathology research program focused on irritability and related transdiagnostic risk processes across early childhood and adolescence.

The position supports multiple active and emerging studies involving in-person laboratory assessments and remote data collection methods, including behavioral assessment, ecological momentary assessment ( EMA), physiological monitoring (e.g., heart rate variability), EEG, digital phenotyping, and longitudinal follow-up. The Lab Manager will oversee day-to-day research operations, ensure regulatory compliance, coordinate participant recruitment and scheduling, manage study workflows, and supervise undergraduate research assistants.

The Lab Manager works closely with the Principal Investigator, postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and collaborators to ensure high-quality data collection, adherence to protocols, and timely progress toward research milestones. This position is critical for maintaining the infrastructure and continuity of complex, multi-method research studies supported by startup and external grant funding.

Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Ability to work at a computer for extended periods; ability to communicate effectively with research participants and staff; ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a research environment.

Not Applicable.

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The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.