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Position Title
Lab Manager, Language and Literacy Lab


Department/Unit
Psychology and Neuroscience


Research Project
Language and Literacy Lab


Location
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada


Posting Number
GP07-23


Employee Group
Grant-Paid


Position Type
Term


Duration of Contract (if applicable)
1 year, with possibility of extension


Employment Type
Full Time


Full-time Equivalency (FTE)
1.0


Salary
$29,120 - $46,501 per annum (35 hours per week)


About the Organization
The Language and Literacy Lab (LLL) at Dalhousie University is an interdisciplinary team of researchers who support a large-scale research program dedicated to understanding the skills children and adults need to achieve full literacy. You can learn more about the LLL and our research by visiting our website http://langlabatdal.weebly.com/.


Job Summary
Reporting to the Lab Director, the Lab Manager willsupport the overall organization and function of all aspects of the Language and Literacy Lab\xe2\x80\x99s research program.


Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate research projects from conception to dissemination with varying degrees of involvement as established on a project-by-project basis including but not limited to project planning, setting goals and timelines, measure and task development, obtaining ethical approval, liaising with industry, educational, and research partners, participant recruitment, staffing, purchasing supplies and materials, organizing data collection and data management, and supporting dissemination of findings.
• Work with and support collaborators at other institutions on connected projects and partnerships.
• Recruit, hire, train, and supervise volunteers, research assistants, and, as required, students.
• Perform data collection in schools and childcare centres, as required.
• Lead all financial, human resources, and administrative duties of managing the lab, including but not limited to data management, file structuring, management of grants, grant and ethics writing, maintaining the website, budget forecasts, ethics annual reports, purchasing equipment and supplies, scheduling, etc.
• Regularly report progress to the Lab Director, or designate.

Note

Occasional work on evenings and weekends as well as travel to schools, daycare and child-care centers, and other locations across Nova Scotia, as necessitated by the LLL research program will be required.

The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.

Dalhousie\xe2\x80\x99s vaccine mandate has been suspended at this time, and employees no longer need to provide proof of full vaccination. However, health and safety risks to our community will continue to be monitored and a vaccine mandate may be reinstated if necessary.


Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate in Arts or Science with a major or minor in Psychology or other related degree/diploma/certificate (e,g,. Linguistics).
• Experience in a research environment.
• Previous experience working with children.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work effectively with others.
• Excellent judgment and discretion in handling confidential and/or sensitive information.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to handle multiple deadlines and concurrent activities.
• Proficiency in computer applications, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Class 5 driver\xe2\x80\x99s license and willingness to travel to schools in HRM and rural Nova Scotia as needed (a vehicle is not required as the lab subscribes to CarShare).
• Satisfactory Criminal Record, Vulnerable Sector, and Child Abuse Registry checks.

Assets

• Honours degree in Arts or Science.
• Previous research management and supervisory experience.
• Experience working in a school environment, administering experimental and/or standardized tests, conducting systematic literature reviews, using statistical software (e.g., SPSS), and social media management.

Additional Information
Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a voluntary RRSP , health and dental plans and an employee and family assistance program.


Application Consideration
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.


Diversity Statement
Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi\xe2\x80\x99kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQ+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.


Posting Detail Information



Number of Vacancies
1


Open Date
02/21/2023


Close Date
03/14/2023


Open Until Filled
No


Special Instructions to Applicant