Lab Coordinator (Staff Wage)

The Contemplative Sciences Center at the University of Virginia is seeking a Lab Coordinator for its CIRCL, Contemplative Innovation + Research Co-Lab. This position will be approximately 25-35 hours per week, in-person in Charlottesville, VA. The Lab Coordinator will assist with the implementation and management of studies in the collaboratory.

Brief descriptions of CIRCL research can be found here: https://csc.virginia.edu/research/circl.

Main responsibilities of this position will include:

• Coordinating collaborative lab efforts for pilots and full studies.
• Working with interdisciplinary teams of researchers (faculty, senior researchers, postdocs, graduate Research Assistants, lab tech) to implement research studies.
• Managing the cohort of undergraduate Research Assistants assigned to studies.
• Managing the daily operations of studies including recruitment, on-the-ground logistics, and communications.
• Managing lab equipment and working with a lab technician to ensure data integrity.
• Compiling relevant bibliographies, lit reviews, and related grant and publication projects.
• Participating in CSC and CIRCL regular team meetings and working groups (research methods, readings, workshops, salon, etc.), and contributing to CSC culture.
• Other tasks relevant to CIRCL research activities.

The Lab Coordinator will have opportunities to learn interdisciplinary research methods in practice, be part of a dynamic team of collaborative researchers dedicated to studying contemplative practices and contribute to multi-author publications produced by the lab.

Qualifications:

Applicants with a MA degree in a relevant field and related lab managerial experience will be considered most preferably.

Anticipated Position Compensation: $32.00 Hourly

Application Process

To apply, please submit an application online at https://jobs.virginia.edu and attach a current curriculum vitae, a 1-page personal statement about relevant experience and interest that align with the mission of the CIRCL. Search on requisition number: R0083315.

Internal applicants may search and apply for jobs on the UVA Internal Careers website.

Applicants are encouraged to apply by June 15, 2026. The process will remain open until the position is filled. The position is anticipated to begin over the summer or early fall 2026.

This is a wage position which is not eligible for leave or other benefits and is limited to 1500 hours of work in a year. For more information, refer to the Wage Employment link: http://uvapolicy.virginia.edu/policy/HRM-029

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

education: Bachelor’s degree

Experience: Three years of relevant experience. Master’s degree will be considered in lieu of experience.

Licensure: None.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person’s perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.