Job Description:

• Supervises CDR Labs research operations, overseeing the full execution of all faculty, postdoc, and graduate student research projects in the CDR Labs. This includes all procedures and operations for the full lifecycle of studies carried out through the CDR Labs.
• Coordinates with the Labs Services Director in designing all procedures, tools, and operations for the research labs, and adjusts and refines these operations when required.  Works with CDR management team during weekly meetings to revise and develop Lab policies and procedures in order to facilitate efficient and effective operations and recruitment of participants.
• Provides advisory support for faculty, postdoc and student researchers on study designs to be carried out in the CDR Labs.
• Oversees management of staff, including the design and delivery of research team training materials and training events, methods for providing feedback and encouraging professional development for Lab team members, and leading search and hiring decisions for Lab staffing needs.
• Promotes the CDRâ™s research initiatives through building and maintaining strong partnerships across UChicago, as well as with local civic and community organizations.  Coordinates with partner organizations through which the CDR can promote the CDR Labs and carry out field research initiatives, exploring creative avenues for collaboration.
• Conceives, designs, and produces CDR-sponsored events and programs.  Works with the Labs and Mindworks Directors in designing and developing interactive educational research opportunities, events, and programs to be presented by the CDR Labs, in support of research initiatives. This includes helping to carry out events and programs to support research with children and adults from specific groups and backgrounds, as required.
• Oversees development of outreach and advertising ideas and publicity methods for recruiting participants across lab spaces, in coordination with CDRâ™s Communications Team.
• Directs daily operations at Mindworks. Demonstrates expertise in providing information to Lab visitors/participants about the field of behavioral science, the nature and purpose of experimental research in behavioral science, (the specific nature and importance of each of the Mindworks exhibits and related concepts), and generally serves as a positive ambassador for the CDR during engagement with visitors and potential guests.
• Works on the gallery floor as needed, e.g. as front desk staff checking in and orienting visitors to the Labs, giving tours to visitors, providing prospective participants with appropriate information in order to support their interest in participating in CDR experiments, and so on.
• Assists in managing the budget and accounting for CDR Labs, in consultation with Labs Director and Budget and Accounting office personnel.
• Maintains and oversees facilities and equipment in the CDR Labs, including procurement. Ensures that research equipment, facilities, and supplies are maintained across CDR Lab sites as necessary, in consultation with IT and facilities staff when necessary.
• Serves as a liaison between CDR researchers and the Social and Behavioral Sciences Institutional Review Board, and keeps up-to-date with Institutional Review Board policy and ethical guidelines in human subjects research, as well as state-of-the art methods and tools in behavioral science research.  Provides support and best-practice recommendations to CDR researchers related to these guidelines and policies.
• Oversees the CDR Labs reporting to researchers and internal progress data collection and reporting.  Coordinates with the Labs Director and Team in producing quarterly reports of lab accomplishments and activities for the CDR community.
• Designs and oversees communication methods related to research progress and operations, between lab managers, researchers, research assistants, and staff.
• Maintains operational records for the CDR Labs, and conducts and presents data analysis as needed from these records for quarterly meetings, to assist in understanding and improving operations. 
• Reconciles research expenses using UChicago ePayment and GEMS online systems as necessary.
• Uses subject matter and best practices knowledge to perform lab and/or research-related duties and tasks. Works independently to assist with project design.
• Guides data collection, evaluation and analysis. Designs and manages databases. Writes reports, articles and manuscripts.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Masterâ™s degree in the area of psychology, business, organizational behavior, or marketing.

Experience:

• At least three years of experience in conducting computer, web-based, and interpersonal interaction-based experiments.
• At least three years of experience in managing a team of research staff, with demonstrated successful leadership and mentorship.
• Experience in managing budgets and accounting procedures.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Programming and technical skills related to conducting computer and web-based research.
• Fluency in Spanish preferred.

Preferred Competencies

• Expertise in behavioral research design and research methods.
• Outstanding verbal, written, presentation and organizational skills. 
• Identify opportunities for improvement and recommend effective changes for complex research structures and processes, all while achieving key objectives for research operations.
• Handle multiple detailed tasks/projects simultaneously and meet strict deadlines with frequent interruptions.
• Work independently with little supervision, possessing a self-motivated disposition.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and diplomatically with colleagues, students, faculty, organizational partners, and members of the public, across a range of communication methods.
• Professional demeanor, including tact, discretion, and a customer service-oriented approach.

Working Conditions

• Typical workweek will be Wednesday through Sunday.
• This position is currently expected to work in the office.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (required)

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