Lab Manager – Indiana University, Bloomington

March 30, 2026
The Neuroscience of Mind & Behavior Lab (PI: Dr. Anne Krendl; https://krendlab.sitehost.iu.edu) at Indiana University, Bloomington is seeking a full-time lab manager to work on NIA-funded research on social cognition and aging. The project incorporates behavioral and neuroimaging methodologies. The lab manager will be primarily responsible for recruiting and conducting behavioral testing healthy older adults, helping to conduct neuroimaging research, supervising undergraduate research assistants, and coordinating research efforts with our team in Indianapolis. The lab manager will receive formal training in administering neuropsychological assessments. They may also have the opportunity to analyze fMRI data and earn authorship on publications.
This is an ideal position for a candidate looking to gain research experience before applying to graduate or medical school. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in psychology, neuroscience, or a related field.  The ideal candidate will have experience working with people either in research or more applied settings, good interpersonal and organizational skills, interests in conducting aging research, and the ability work independently. No licenses or certificates are necessary. Applicants who intend to spend a minimum of 2 years in the position will be preferred.

The target start date for this position is Summer 2026, although the exact date is flexible. Salary is commensurate with experience, and includes health benefits.

To apply, please submit a CV, a cover letter that includes a proposed start date, and the names and contact information for 3 references to https://hrms.indiana.edu under job posting 318611. Questions should be directed to Dr. Krendl at . Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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