The Kids Interaction and NeuroDevelopment (KIND) Lab at the University of California, Riverside is seeking a part-time lab manager to join us in Winter 2026. The lab uses brain imaging, physiological, eye tracking, and behavioral methods to examine emotional development and social learning in typically developing children and children with disruptive behavior and anxiety. We then link these processes with real world consequences across mental health, well-being, and clinical outcomes. Applicants can learn more about our work at www.ucrkindlab.com. The position is ideal for motivated students looking to develop as researchers before applying to graduate programs in developmental psychology, neuroscience, or related fields. The lab manager will coordinate multiple aspects of intensive research projects, including participant recruitment, data collection, stimulus development, programming of behavioral and neuroimaging experiments, and maintenance and analysis of behavioral and neuroimaging data. The lab manager will also provide general research support, such as coordinate lab meetings, manage teams of research assistants, assist with IRB and grant proposal generation, maintain study databases and lab documentation, and author manuscripts for publication. This is an initial 6 month appointment with the option for renewal pending available funding, operational needs and successful performance. This is a part-time position at 50% appointment. The full salary range for the Lab Manager is $25.06 - $29.60. However, the expected pay scale for this position is $25.06 - $26.74 per hour. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
The Lab Manager will coordinate multiple aspects of intensive research projects, including participant recruitment, stimulus development, and programming of behavioral and neuroimaging experiments. The Lab Manager will be responsible for maintaining physical and digital records related to the project under the supervision of the faculty lead. This may involve updating participant and study databases, downloading files from the imaging center, or assisting with paperwork relating to other UCR entities, such as the IRB. They may help order research supplies and equipment.The Lab Manager will provide general research support, such as coordinate lab meetings and manage teams of research assistants, assist with IRB and grant proposal preparation, maintain study databases and lab documentation, and prepare manuscripts for publication.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skillsDemonstrated background for research experience with children and families. Detail-oriented with outstanding organizational and time management skillsAbility to occasionaly work weekends for participant testing.
Detail-oriented with outstanding organizational and time management skills Demonstrated background for research experience with children and families. Excellent interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to occasionaly work weekends for participant testing.