Post-bac Lab Manager Position with UMBC's Infant and Child Development Lab

The UMBC Infant and Child Development Lab, 

directed by Dr. Leher Singh, explores early cognitive and language development, with a focus on bilingualism and cross-cultural variation in early learning. We work with infants and children from birth to early childhood in laboratory, community, and international contexts. The initial appointment is for 1 year with the possibility of extension into a second year.

The Lab Manager will be a key contributor to the lab’s operations and research activities across four main areas, with a particular emphasis on coordinating international collaborations and supporting cross-cultural research:

Study Coordination & Data Collection
The Lab Manager will oversee all stages of data collection with infants and young children. Responsibilities include maintaining participant databases, recruiting families, scheduling and running study sessions both in the lab and in community-based settings. Statistical expertise is preferred.

Data Management & Dissemination
The Lab Manager will contribute to data processing, analysis, and dissemination. This includes organizing and cleaning data, conducting preliminary statistical analyses, and assisting with coding behavioral and language data.

Lab Administration
The Lab Manager will handle day-to-day administrative responsibilities, such as maintaining lab equipment, supporting IRB submissions, assisting with grant documentation, and updating the lab’s website and internal records.

This position is ideal for individuals considering future graduate study in psychology, cognitive science, linguistics, or a related field. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, detailing motivation and experience for this position, and CV to Dr. Leher Singh at lehers1@umbc.edu. The preferred start date is September 1, 2025. This is an in-person position.