The Visual Cognition Lab is looking to hire a Lab Manager. Reporting to the Lab Director Dr. Ronald Rensink, you will provide leadership and strategic support in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the daily operations in a way that supports the goals and values of the lab.
Major Responsibilities:
- Promote an environment that fosters teamwork, continuous improvement, and respect
- Motivate and develop members
- Resolve conflicts within the lab
- Plan and implement weekly general meetings
- Maintain administrative duties which may include but are not limited to:
- Member meetings to evaluate the needs of the ongoing projects
- Website maintenance
- Public Relations (advertisement/public outreach)
- Recruitment
- Room bookings
- Facilitating lab social engagements
- Ensuring safety protocols are being met
- Maintaining records of lab members and finances
Qualifications:
- High levels of organization and punctuality
- Ability to plan ahead and to think quickly in situations requiring adaptability
- Ability to resolve conflict
- Capable of dealing with sensitive topics and ensuring confidentiality of persons and data
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
- Creative and open-minded individual with strong work ethic
- Having a background involved in research with knowledge of Cognitive Systems, Psychology, or Computer Science is an asset
Job type: Part-time
If you are interested in applying, please send an email to vclmanager@gmail.com including your resume, a brief description of your experience either in management or working in a research environment, and a summary of why you are interested and how would be a good fit for this position.