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The Vision Lab, housed within the Psychology Department in the College of Liberal Arts, is seeking a Lab Manager reporting directly to the Principal Investigator, Omer Daglar Tanrikulu. The lab manager will oversee the daily operations of a research lab specializing in visual perception and cognitive science. Key responsibilities include coordinating and supporting experiments, managing lab logistics and resources, supervising and mentoring undergraduate research assistants, and assisting with administrative and compliance tasks. This position also offers the opportunity to lead an independent research project, providing valuable experience in both laboratory management and scientific inquiry.

Duties/Responsibilities

Lab Operations and Administration (40%)

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the lab, including scheduling, inventory management, and equipment maintenance.

• Ensure compliance with institutional policies, safety protocols, and research regulations.

• Manage lab documentation, including protocols, data storage, and reporting requirements.

• Coordinate purchases and budget tracking in collaboration with the principal investigator.

Research Support and Coordination (35%)

• Assist with the design, preparation, and execution of research experiments.

• Recruit, train, and mentor undergraduate research assistants.

• Maintain high standards for data collection, organization, and quality control.

• Collaborate with lab members to support ongoing research projects and grant activities.

Independent Research Project (20%)

• Develop and lead an independent research project aligned with the lab’s goals.

• Conduct data collection, analysis, and interpretation of results.

• Present findings in lab meetings and contribute to publications or conference presentations.

Outreach and Professional Development (5%)

• Participate in lab meetings, seminars, and professional development activities.

• Assist with outreach efforts to promote the lab’s work and recruit future research assistants.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Psychology or a closely related field.

Applicant instructions:

Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the Resume/Cover Letter section of your application:

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter

The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

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