Tuesday, May 23, 2017

Lab Manager/Administrator Position Available: Center for Autism Research Excellence (CARE) at Boston University

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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