Lab Manager/Post-bachelor's Researcher

To apply, please send a cover letter and a resume/CV with contact information for 2 - 3 references to Dr. Denise Sekaquaptewa at dsekaqua@umich.edu. Please use the subject line: Sekaquaptewa Lab Manager Inquiry. The position will be open until filled.

About Us

Dr. Denise Sekaquaptewa (PI, Stereotyping and Prejudice Research Interest Group) is seeking a part-time Lab Manager/Post-Bac Researcher to join the research team in July/August 2026 (exact start date is negotiable). Students interested in pursuing a Ph.D. in social psychology or other related fields are encouraged to apply.

The primary responsibilities include:

• Overseeing data collection from surveys, which includes quantitative data from qualtrics surveys, some coding of open-ended responses, initial data prep and cleaning, helping the PI with some standard analyses (e.g., descriptives, correlation, t-test, ANOVA).
• Experiments (both online and in person), which includes helping to design in-person experiments involving computer-administered tasks and small group interactions which will be videorecorded for later analysis. Helping to design online studies including two-part longitudinal designs.
• Supervising 3-5 research assistants, coordinating schedules of studies and other lab activities
• Developing survey and experimental materials
• Creating executive reports and summaries, which includes executive reports for communication of outcomes for broader audiences; and summaries of research results for use within the lab, preparing presentations of results for internal and external presentations.
• Managing grants and Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocols

Training will be provided. This position reports to a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Sekaquaptewa Lab. The lab manager will also have the opportunity for contribution to ongoing research projects, leading to the possibility of scientific presentations and publications.

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field.
• 1-2 years experience in a social psychology lab (or related experience).
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and Powerpoint; and SPSS or R (or other statistical analysis software such as Stata, JMP, Matlab, or SAS).

• Experience working with Institutional Review Board applications (IRBs).
• Experience with Qualtrics survey builder and online research platforms such as Prolific and Mturk
• Candidates should be organized, conscientious, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and responsive - communicating clearly and handling day-to-day email promptly and efficiently.
• Candidates must be committed to respectful, effective collaboration with a research team.

This position is ideal for a recent (or soon to be) graduate who is interested in strengthening their study design, data analysis, and publishing skills before applying to graduate school in psychology. Ideally, the candidate will also be interested in the topics of (a) implicit bias; (b) social identity threat; (c) stereotyping and prejudice; and (d) the scientific study of diversity issues. For more information, please visit https://sites.google.com/umich.edu/sekaquaptewalab/home.

The salary range is $37,900-$47,000. Please note a higher salary may be offered based on equity and the selected candidate's experience.

This is a 12-month term-limited position with the possibility of renewal. The anticipated start date is August 1st, 2026.