[Jdm-society] position at Harvard University

[Jennifer Lerner]

Position Announcement
Harvard University
Job Description:  Laboratory Manager
Grade 54
Salary commensurate with experience; full benefits

OVERVIEW:
A brand new Judgment and Decision Making Lab at Harvard University's John F.
Kennedy School of Government will be a dynamic, interdisciplinary research
hub. The lab seeks to hire a full-time laboratory manager beginning in
Summer, 2007.  The environment will be a lively, fast-paced, and
intellectually challenging place to work. The lab manager will interact
daily with the faculty director (Professor Lerner), other faculty, graduate
students, undergraduate research assistants, postdoctoral fellows, and
technical staff.  

RESPONSIBILITIES: 
Half time will be devoted to management of the lab in general; half time
will be devoted to assisting Professor Jennifer Lerner with research.  Taken
together, the position will include the following responsibilities:  Plan
and manage screening, recruitment, and scheduling of subjects; trouble-shoot
computer functioning; schedule and organize weekly lab meetings; install
hardware and software upgrades; trouble-shoot and test laboratory equipment;
oversee recruitment and management of research assistants (typically manage
a team of 6-10 undergraduate research assistants who work 8-10 hours a
week); schedule laboratory rooms; keep lab rooms and supplies in order;
manage data, including data backup and simple data analysis; manage
laboratory expenses; and assist with preparation of talks, manuscripts and
grant reporting.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Bachelors degree in Psychology or a related scientific field (e.g.,
economics, neuroscience) required.  Must also have exceptionally good
attention to detail and a fondness for precision; proficiency with PC
computer software and hardware including MS-Office (i.e. Excel, Word)
required; proficiency with simple, local area computer networks; excellent
written and oral communication skills; ability to work during regular
business hours (9-5) and additional hours as needed; excellent interpersonal
skills and the ability to develop effective working relations with a diverse
community. Finally, must be able to juggle multiple roles in a dynamic
laboratory environment.  

Additional skills/interests: 
Familiarity with SPSS or other data analysis software; experience with
psychophysiological methods; interest in collaborating on research projects
and co-authoring papers.

Please apply on line at www.jobs.harvard.edu.
Review of applicants will begin immediately and will continue on a rolling
basis until the position has been filled.