Job Summary

Lab Manager Position Available at Aphasia Research Lab, Purdue University

The Aphasia Research Lab (PI: Jiyeon Lee; https://www.purdue.edu/hhs/slhs/aphasia/) in the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences at Purdue University has an immediate opening for a full-time Lab Manager position. The research team is dedicated to understanding communication difficulties in adult neurogenic disorders and developing novel language treatments. The lab manager will work on multi-site NIH funded research projects focusing on language recovery in persons with post-stroke aphasia. We would like to invite a talented and dedicated individual who will join the team.

The lab manager will be involved in various aspects of the lab projects, including coordinating and scheduling research sessions, ongoing communications with research participants, overseeing data coding and management within and across sites, helping to design studies, delivering research sessions (computerized training sessions, in-lab and virtual eyetracking), training and supervising undergraduate students, and creating and maintaining effective day-to-day lab environment. This is a single-year position with renewal contingent on performance and availability of funds. However, applicants who are available to work with us for at least 2-3 years are encouraged to apply. A part-time option is also available. This position is eligible for university staff benefits. The position will be based in the Aphasia Research Lab at West Lafayette campus with an occasional trip to our satellite testing site in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Materials: Please submit a cover letter and a CV including a list of three referees with their contact (e-mail and phone) information
Start date: July 1st or negotiable
Application deadline: open until filled

Review of applications will begin immediately until the position is filled. For questions about the position, contact Dr. Jiyeon Lee (lee1704@purdue.edu).

***Depending on education and experience will determine career stream level***

S2 requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., SLHS, linguistics, cognitive science, psychology, neuroscience, communication disorders, public health)
• Less than 1 year experience in laboratory or professional setting (e.g., public health, medical office, or social/behavioral sciences-related setting).

S3 requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., SLHS, linguistics, cognitive science, psychology, neuroscience, communication disorders, public health)
• 2 years of experience in laboratory or professional setting (e.g., public health, medical office, or social/behavioral sciences-related setting).

Additional requirements:

• Superb organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Positive can-do attitude, ability to think creatively, ability to complete tasks with ownership
• Excellent time management for multiple tasks and strong technical problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated interest in working with clinical populations or language science
• Ability to travel to Indianapolis and work occasional evening and weekend hours if needed
• A valid US or Canadian driver’s license

Preferred:

• 6 months-1 year experience in laboratory setting
• Experience in working with elderly adults or patients with communication disorders.
• Experience in managing a large database (e.g., RedCap, Excel)
• Training and knowledge in programming or statistical analysis (e.g., R, SPSS, CLAN, E-Prime, Gorilla).
• Experience or training in other research techniques (acoustic analysis in Praat, eyetracking)

Additional Information:

• To learn more about Purdue’s benefits summary https://www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/employeebenefits/benefits_enrollment/pdf/summaries/2023/Benefits-summary-Admin-Op-2023.pdf
• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible For Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan
• Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply