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Senior Coordinator of Research Programs - Psychology

College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

The Psychology department is searching for a Senior Coordinator of Research Programs who will will work closely with Dr. Fairbairn and other lab members to manage Dr. Fairbairn's research laboratory in the area of substance use at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Duties & Responsibilities

Experimenter

Running participants through experimental protocols and managing data from these protocols

New Research Directions

Literature searching, data cleaning, proofreading, and data analysis in support of new research directions
Support with new study startup and pilot data collection
Aiding in the setup of satellite laboratory locations

Communication, Partnership, and Reporting

Composing reports and overseeing communications between the laboratory and regulatory agencies (Institutional Review Board Applications, National Institutes of Health reports)
Overseeing communications and supporting positive partnerships between the laboratory and vendors, agencies, recruitment partners, and academic collaborators
Aiding in oversight of financial, business, payment, payroll, and purchasing transactions

Personnel Management

Aiding in the hiring, training, and management of laboratory staff and trainees.
Providing troubleshooting support when issues arise with individual projects and backup coverage to experimental team members
Helping to support the development of trainees and the fostering of a positive working climate.
Managing cross-project laboratory tasks and activities including laboratory training curriculums, laboratory gatherings, and the development and maintenance of the physical laboratory space

Other Research Tasks

Development and maintenance of an effective laboratory recruitment pipeline across studies
Aiding in the development of quality-control procedures to ensure data integrity Providing oversight surrounding data quality and storage.
Other research tasks

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, neuroscience, management, business, communications, information science, or related discipline.
One year of fulltime research and/or project management experience in addiction science or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

Strong Interpersonal skills
High level of organization
Ability to meet challenges with creative problem solving
Attention to detail and ability to identify errors and inconsistencies
Ability to perform complex tasks, organize and prioritize multiple projects, and meet deadlines
Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and mentor others
Highly respected team player/learner and collaborative worker. Ability to work harmoniously with a wide range of constituencies, including faculty, staff, and students
Strong literature searching, analysis, and data management skills
Strong professionalism and judgement

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the deadline date. The budgeted salary range for the position is $48,000 to $50,000. We strive to provide a competitive salary, considering factors such as available market data, internal equity, candidate experience and qualifications, collective bargaining agreements, and budget constraints. The final salary offer will be determined through a thorough assessment of these elements. Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position. In addition, the candidate for this position will be expected to work at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus on a full-time basis per the University’s Workplace Flexibility policy at https://cam.illinois.edu/policies/hr-87-2/

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on September 15, 2025. To apply for this position, please create a candidate profile at https://jobs.illinois.edu and use the Apply Now button on the posting. Upload your cover letter, resume, and names/contact information for three professional references. Please remember to include specific information on how you meet the qualifications of the position in your application materials. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact Summer Curry, sdcurry@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application portal, please contact 217-333-2137.

The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio, depending on the position. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.

The University of Illinois must also comply with applicable federal export control laws and regulations and, as such, reserves the right to employ restricted party screening procedures for applicants.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.

Requisition ID: 1031836
Job Category: Research
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu