The Contemplative Sciences Center at the University of Virginia is seeking a Laboratory Coordinator for its CIRCL, Contemplative Innovation + Research Co-Lab. This position will be approximately 25-35 hours per week, in-person in Charlottesville, VA. The Laboratory Coordinator will assist with the implementation and management of studies in the collaboratory.
Main responsibilities of this position will include:
- Coordinating collaborative lab efforts for pilots and full studies.
- Working with interdisciplinary teams of researchers (faculty, senior researchers, postdocs, graduate Research Assistants, lab tech) to implement research studies.
- Managing the cohort of undergraduate Research Assistants assigned to studies.
- Managing the daily operations of studies including recruitment, on-the-ground logistics, and communications.
- Managing lab equipment and working with a lab technician to ensure data integrity.
- Compiling relevant bibliographies, lit reviews, and related grant and publication projects.
- Participating in CSC and CIRCL regular team meetings and working groups (research methods, readings, workshops, salon, etc.), and contributing to CSC culture.
- Other tasks relevant to CIRCL research activities.
The Laboratory Coordinator will have opportunities to learn interdisciplinary research methods in practice, be part of a dynamic team of collaborative researchers dedicated to studying contemplative practices and contribute to multi-author publications produced by the lab.
Position Compensation: $32/hour
Qualifications: Applicants with a MA degree in a relevant field and related lab managerial experience will be considered most preferably.
Questions? Email the CIRCL Laboratory at circl@virginia.edu