Lab manager in Centre for Early Childhood Cognition, Department of Psychology, University of Copenhagen
Role highlights
Full Time
Permanent
Senior
On-site
The Lab Manager position at the Centre for Early Childhood Cognition, University of Copenhagen, requires a candidate with a master's degree in psychology, neuroscience, or a related field, demonstrating strong academic preparation. The role demands extensive experience in cognitive development research involving infants and young children, with proven ability to test participants using specialized methods such as eye-tracking, EEG, and fNIRS. Key competencies include excellent interpersonal skills to build rapport with babies, children, and their parents, as well as strong organizational and administrative capabilities to manage day-to-day lab operations effectively. The candidate must be adept at coordinating participant recruitment, scheduling, and testing, alongside managing lab staff and supporting multiple research projects simultaneously. Fluency in both spoken and written Danish and English is essential for communication and collaboration within the lab and with international partners. Additional responsibilities include organizing international workshops, conferences, and visits, requiring strong coordination and event management skills. The role calls for initiative, independence, and attention to detail to balance participant testing, data coding, and project administration. Experience in managing people and cross-project coordination is also critical. This permanent position offers employment under a collective agreement with salary commensurate with seniority and qualifications. Overall, the ideal candidate combines advanced research expertise in early cognitive development methodologies with robust leadership, administrative, and communication skills in a bilingual academic environment.
About the role
Centre for Early Childhood Cognition, Department of Psychology, University of Copenhagen
Role Summary
- Manage the Centre for Early Childhood Cognition lab
- Provide administrative support for research on early cognitive development in infants and young children
Responsibilities
- Coordinate participant recruitment
- Contact parents to schedule appointments and organize lab testing
- Test participants for various studies
- Coordinate staff within the lab
- Develop and maintain lab operations through general administrative duties
- Support ongoing projects and manage day-to-day lab activities
- Coordinate international workshops, conferences, or visits from students and faculty
- Participate in meetings and collaborate with lab members
- Balance participant testing, data coding, and project administration
Requirements
- Master’s degree in psychology, neuroscience, or related discipline
- Excellent rapport with babies, young children, and their parents
- Experience testing infants and young children in cognitive development studies
- Familiarity with methods such as eye-tracking, EEG, and fNIRS
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Initiative and ability to work independently
- Fluency in spoken and written Danish and English
- Ability to manage people within the lab and across projects
Benefits
- Permanent position
- Employment according to the collective agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and AC
- Salary based on years of experience (seniority), with possibility to negotiate supplement based on qualifications
How to Apply
- Submit application in English, including:
- Cover letter
- CV highlighting relevant experience and job requirements
- Copy of diplomas
- Application deadline: 15th December 2025 (midnight 23:59 Danish Time)
- Expected start date: February 2026
- Please mention in your application that you found the job at Jobindex
- For further information, contact:
- Professor Victoria Southgate: [email protected]
- Head of Administration, Josefine Posch: [email protected]
The University of Copenhagen encourages all interested candidates to apply, regardless of personal background.
The Centre is directed by Professor Victoria Southgate.
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