Lab Manager and Post-Doctoral Associate Positions at the Lavender Lab- UMD

Lab Manager and Post-Doctoral Associate Positions at the Lavender Lab - UMD

The Lavender Lab is moving to the Department of Psychology at the University of Maryland College Park (UMD) and we are seeking a full-time Faculty Specialist (Lab Manager) and Post-Doctoral Associate to join our team. The Lavender Lab conducts NIH-funded research on the psychological, social, and cultural determinants of health for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) individuals and Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC). Both positions will be primarily involved in the Lavender Lab’s ongoing experimental and experience sampling research activities focusing on adolescents and young adults. They will also assist with a recently funded NIH R01 study of intersectional stress and substance use among BIPOC LGBTQ adolescents.

Both positions are a one-year appointment (to start on, or about September 1st, 2022) and are subject to renewal based on performance and funding. The positions will be based at the University of Maryland, College Park, the flagship campus of University of Maryland, located only 5 miles outside of Washington DC, and 30 miles from Baltimore, MD.  

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FACULTY SPECIALIST (LAB MANAGER)

Essential functions of the position include but are not limited to: 

• Coordinate day-to-day lab operations  
• Manage budget and purchase requests   
• Manage IRB submissions  
• Set up and maintain study protocols 
• Develop data collection surveys in Qualtrics and REDCap 
• Recruit and screen research participants and schedule research visits  
• Enroll and manage research participant activities in lab studies  
• Assist with data management, including data entry, cleaning, processing, and data quality checks 
• Maintain lab website  
• Assist with presentations for scientific conferences and manuscript/grant preparation 
• Assist with other administrative responsibilities to support the lab’s activities  

Necessary qualifications include: 1) A bachelor’s degree in psychology, public health, or other fields of study related to the lab’s research; 2) one year of prior research experience; 3) proficiency with statistical software (e.g., SPSS), Qualtrics, and Microsoft Office Suite; and 4) excellent organizational, oral and written communication, and interpersonal skills.  

 Applicants who have experience working in or conducting research with LGBTQ and BIPOC communities from culturally humility, intersectionality, and social justice approaches will be given strongest consideration. Prior experience conducting experimental and/or experience sampling research is highly preferred. Ideal candidates are motivated, eager to learn, able to work independently but seek consultation when needed, able to manage time and multiple tasks, and detail-oriented.  

 Application: Interested applicants should email Dr. Ethan Mereish (emereish@umd.edu) with the subject line "Faculty Specialist Application" with the following: 1) a letter of interest; 2) CV; 3) transcript with relevant coursework (unofficial transcripts are accepted); and 4) contact info for 3 references. Email inquiries and questions are welcome.   

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POST-DOCTORAL ASSOCIATE 

Essential functions of the position include but are not limited to:  

• Management, coordination, and implementation of ongoing and new research studies  
• Supervision and mentorship of research staff 
• Data management and analysis of intensive longitudinal (e.g., ecological momentary assessment and daily diary studies) and experimental data 
• Dissemination of research findings (e.g., manuscript preparation) 
• Grant preparation and grant report writing  
• Manage IRB submissions  
• Review and maintain study protocols and data collection surveys  
• Assist with other research and administrative responsibilities to support the lab’s activities  

Necessary qualifications include: 1) A doctoral degree in psychology, public health, or other fields of study related to the lab’s research; 2) record of research productivity and scholarship; 3) strong skills and demonstrated experience in conducting advanced quantitative analyses (e.g., multilevel modeling, multilevel structural equation modeling); 4) excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills as well as attention to detail; and 5) strong academic writing skills.  

 Applicants who have experience working in or conducting research with LGBTQ and BIPOC communities from culturally humility, intersectionality, and social justice approaches will be given strongest consideration. Prior experience conducting experimental and/or experience sampling research methods is highly preferred. Ideal candidates are motivated, eager to learn, able to work independently but seek consultation when needed, able to manage time and multiple tasks, and detail-oriented. 

 Opportunities to apply for grant funding during the postdoctoral position are available. Clinical supervision for licensure will be available.  

 Application: Interested applicants should email Dr. Ethan Mereish (emereish@umd.edu) with the subject line "Post-Doctoral Associate Application" with the following: 1) a letter of interest; 2) CV; and 3) contact info for 3 references. Email inquiries and questions are welcome.   

 Deadline: Applications will be reviewed as they are received until the position is filled.  

 Compensation: The salary is at the standard NIH levels for post-doctoral research fellows.  

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Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. A prior criminal conviction or convictions will not automatically disqualify a finalist from employment in the position. 

 The University of Maryland has made the safety of our students, faculty and staff, and our surrounding communities a top priority. As part of that commitment, the University System of Maryland (USM) recently announced that students, faculty, and staff on USM campuses this fall, including UMD, are required to be vaccinated against COVID. As a prospective and/or a new employee at UMD, you will be required to comply with the University’s vaccination protocol. Proof of full vaccination will be required before the start of employment in order to work at any University of Maryland location. Prospective or new employees may seek a medical or religious exemption to the vaccination requirement at return.umd.edu and must have an approved exemption prior to the start of their employment. Failure to provide proof of vaccination or to obtain approval for a medical or religious exemption will result in the offer of employment being rescinded. 

 The University of Maryland is an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.