Department

PSYCHOLOGICAL & BRAIN SCIENCES (BL-PSY-IUBLA)

Department Information

The Neuroscience of Mind and Behavior Lab (NiMBLe), located within the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Indiana University (IU), research incorporates behavioral, cognitive, and neuroimaging (fMRI) research to identify the mechanisms by which social cognition changes over the lifespan in healthy and pathological aging. We are also interested in research related to stigma associated with mental illness and addiction. Our research uses behavioral and social neuroscience approaches to understand social cognition (the manner in which people process, store, and apply information about others), and how it changes over the lifespan. Our current projects examine on how healthy and pathological (e.g., Alzheimer's disease) aging affect social cognition.

The core mission of the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Indiana University in Bloomington is to unlock the mysteries of the human brain and behavior, and to prepare students to apply that knowledge to improve the lives of people around the globe. As a part of the College of Arts and Sciences (The College), we are a highly multidisciplinary department, with faculty and students carrying out research ranging from molecular neuroscience to artificial intelligence.

More information about the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Indiana University.

Job Summary

Department Specific Responsibilities

• Leads recruitment efforts, managing scheduling of testing sessions, and conducting or supervising in-person subject interviews, ensuring adherence to research protocols.
• Supervises and trains for junior-level staff.
• Monitors the progression of research projects.
• Maintains Institutional Review Board (IRB) documentation.
• Coordinates collaborative relationships, and maintains communications with testing participants to address questions and ensure a positive experience.

General Responsibilities

• Oversees management of laboratory including training of personnel in various techniques and analysis.
• Conducts large-scale surveys, research projects, and complex experiments.
• Ensures that lab safety policies and procedures are observed and maintains safety records.
• Oversees the set-up and maintenance of lab equipment.
• Assists in preparation of completed research reports or analyses on each project phase.
• Maintains inventory and orders supplies as necessary; oversees the disposal of hazardous waste.
• Maintains fiscal accountability of the program, including grant proposal development, and approves all expenditures for the laboratory.

Qualifications

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Preferred

• Master's degree in psychology, neuroscience, or a related field.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 2 years related research experience.

Preferred

• 4 years related research experience.

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient communication skills.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills.
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent collaboration and team building skills.
• Effectively coaches and delivers constructive feedback.
• Instills commitment to organizational goals.

Preferred

• Experience working with people either in research or more applied settings.
• Interests in conducting aging research.

Working Conditions / Demands

The role regularly requires the ability to effectively communicate. The role frequently requires the ability to move about the work environment and to position oneself to operate laboratory equipment effectively. The role requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds and will occasionally work near moving mechanical parts. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Work Location

Bloomington, Indiana

Advertised Salary

$58,000 - $65,000 annually