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The Stress, Health, and Development (SHAD) Lab at Georgetown University (Principal Investigator: Dr. Jessica Chiang) is seeking a full-time Lab Manager for a one-year position, with the potential for renewal. The SHAD Lab studies how stress gets inside our bodies to alter our biology, and what can help us reduce the harmful health consequences of stress. This position is ideal for individuals interested in pursuing an advanced degree in Psychology or related fields. The preferred start date is May-June 2025, and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.
The Lab Manager will oversee the daily operations of the lab, providing both research and administrative support. Research responsibilities include maintaining IRB approval for studies; conducting literature reviews; recruiting participants; running participant visits that involve collecting and processing blood samples; developing study protocols; processing, cleaning, and analyzing data; and supporting manuscript and grant preparation. Administrative tasks will include managing lab supplies; hiring and supervising volunteer research assistants; planning and coordinating lab events/meetings; and documenting and tracking expenses. Additionally, the position offers opportunities to contribute to publications and present research at scientific meetings.
Minimum Qualifications
A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or other related field
1-2 years research experience in a psychology lab setting
Previous experience collecting and/or managing datasets
Proficiency building surveys (e.g., Qualtrics, REDCap)
Extremely organized with ability to create organizational systems and efficient workflows
Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral)
Ability to work evenings and weekends depending on availability of participants
Ability to manage and support a team
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience with IRB protocols and budget oversight
Previous experience in data preparation, management, and analysis
Proficiency with statistical software (e.g., STATA, R)
Application Process
Please send your CV, a cover letter, and an unofficial transcript to Maggie Weisblum (mw1449@georgetown.edu) and Dr. Chiang (jessica.chiang@georgetown.edu). In your cover letter, please describe the following: (1) topics in our lab or the broader field of psychology and health that excite you most; (2) why you want to join the lab; (3) any previous research experience (be specific about the type of project, role, and your responsibilities); and (4) why you believe you are a strong candidate for the position. Please also include the names and contact information for at least two references. Feel free to contact Maggie or Dr. Chiang with any questions.
r e s e a r c h a s s i s t a n t s
Undergraduate Research Assistant Applications are rolling admissions!
The Stress, Health, and Development Lab is currently seeking hardworking undergraduate research assistants. As a research assistant, we will expect you to volunteer for at least 6 hours per week, and commit to at least two semesters in our lab.
you may have the opportunity to:
Develop lab manuals and protocols
Recruit and schedule participants
Collect and process psychosocial and biological data using various techniques
We particularly value candidates with experience in the following areas. However, these are not requirements. We encourage all students eager to learn and develop new skills to apply!
Running study protocols
Working with children or adolescents
Data management or cleaning
Basic wet lab techniques
Phlebotomy
Fluency in Spanish
If you are interested, please click here to complete the online application. The application typically takes 30-40 minutes and will require your curriculum vitae and the latest unofficial transcript. For any questions, contact our lab manager, Maggie Weisblum, at mw1449@georgetown.edu. Finally, please note that these are part-time volunteer positions; we do not have paid or full-time opportunities available at this time.
We look forward to your application!
graduate students
the 2024-2025 graduate admissions cycle is now complete.
for more information on applying, please click here.