The Center for Autism Research Excellence
(CARE) at Boston University, in the Department of Psychological and Brain
Sciences at Boston University is seeking a full-time Lab Manager/Administrator,
under the supervision of the Center director, Professor Helen Tager-Flusberg.
The focus of the research at CARE is on autism, with special emphasis on
studies addressing language and communicative functioning in children and
adolescents (www.bu.edu/autism).
The position will involve working on all
administrative operations for our Center including grants management, IRB,
coordinating and overseeing our internship programs, purchasing and upkeep of
equipment and supplies, maintenance of website and project management systems,
outreach to the community, social media, public relations and dissemination
activities, travel arrangements, and other related activities for all the
projects and investigators affiliated with the Center. The successful candidate
will also support recruitment of participants, coordination of staff and
students on the various research projects, data coding and analysis, and help
with conference presentations and manuscript preparation.
This position is perfect for someone who has
excellent social skills, enthusiasm for the work in our Center, is organized,
detail-oriented, resourceful, and has the ability to take initiative and manage
multiple responsibilities in a proactive way. It is important for the candidate
to be able to work independently and as part of a team. A bachelor's degree in
psychology, neuroscience or a related field is required as well as some
administrative experience, preferably in an academic
setting. Preferred qualifications include: interest and background working
with children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder; previous research
experience on behavioral, language and cognitive neuroscience projects; and
strong technical and computer skills.
This is a great position for someone who
would like to gain further experience in an intensive and large research
setting before applying to graduate school. The position offers full,
excellent benefits and an exciting and collaborative working
environment.
To apply for the position, email (1) a cover
letter describing your relevant experience and future goals; (2) your CV; and
(3) have three letters of recommendation sent to htagerf@bu.edu. Applications will be processed
on a rolling basis. The start date is flexible, but we strongly prefer someone
who could start before July 2017.
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