Research Coordinator-Psychology

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
Temple University's CLA/Psychology & Neuroscience Department is searching for a Lab Manager!

Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following:
Full medical, dental, vision coverage
Paid time off
12 Paid Holidays
Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE
A generous retirement plan and so much more!
Salary Range: $45,000-$54,000

Position Summary
The Neuroeconomics Laboratory and Control and Adaptive Behavior Laboratory at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania are seeking a full-time Lab Manager. The successful candidate will coordinate day-to-day operations across collaborating research teams supporting NIH-funded projects that use fMRI and behavioral methods to examine neural responses to social reward, decision making, and related cognitive and affective processes.
This is an ideal position for a candidate seeking advanced research-management experience before graduate or medical school, or for someone interested in a long-term staff role in academic research. The Lab Manager will be an integral member of the scientific team and will have opportunities to contribute to publications, conference presentations, and multi-lab project development.
Application materials will require a CV/resume and a cover letter outlining relevant research experience and skills, fit with the position, and career goals. In addition, the application materials will require contact information for three references who can attest to the applicant's organizational skills, work ethic, supervisory potential, and research and/or academic experience.

Required Education & Experience:
*Bachelor's degree or Master's level degree in psychology, neuroscience, economics, engineering, or a related field by the start date.
*At least *3 years' relevant research experience is also required including experience coordinating complex research workflows and/or managing the work of others.
*An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Required Skills and Abilities:
*Prior experience working with human participants in lab-based research studies
*Demonstrated interpersonal, communication, supervisory, and collaborative skills
*Strong project-management, organizational, and planning skills
*Ability to train, coordinate, and monitor the work of staff and student research assistants
*Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and maintain detailed documentation
*Comfortable giving presentations to small groups
*Ability to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends to administer study protocols as necessary

Preferred Skills and Abilities:
*Experience working with older adults and administering neuropsychological assessments
*Demonstrated experience with REDCap or similar database-management systems
*Demonstrated experience with statistical software (e.g., R, SPSS) to complete data analyses
*Demonstrated programming/scripting skills in Python and/or Matlab
*Prior experience working with MRI

This position requires Background Checks and Clearances

Essential Functions of Position
*Coordinate and help lead day-to-day lab operations across collaborating research labs
*Supervise one full-time research staff member and several student workers, including work assignment, progress monitoring, and quality control
*Onboard and train new staff and students in study procedures, participant communication, and lab workflows
*Assist with neuroimaging data collection and study-visit execution
*Manage recruitment, screening, scheduling, and participant communications across projects
*Administer and score neuropsychological assessments according to standardized procedures
*Manage REDCap-based study workflows and related documentation practices to support data quality and protocol compliance
*Coordinate routine lab financial transactions and operational purchases using p-card and Concur
*Support project coordination, cross-lab communication, and continuity of research operations

Temple University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, service, and educational programs. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status.

Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

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Posted 2026-06-27

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