Social Science Research Coordinator

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• Schedule Full-time
• Job Code 4233
• Employee Status Fixed-Term
• Grade D
• Requisition
• Work Arrangement On Site

Social Science Research Coordinator – On-Site position

This position has been deemed critical by the School of Humanities and Sciences Dean’s Office and is exempt from the hiring freeze.

The School of Humanities and Sciences (H&S) is the foundation of a liberal arts education  school encompasses 23 departments and 25 interdisciplinary programs. H&S is home to fundamental and applied research, where free, open, and critical inquiry is pursued across disciplines. As the university’s largest school, H&S serves as the foundation of a Stanford undergraduate education no matter which discipline students pursue as a major.

Graduate students work alongside world-renowned faculty to pursue and shape foundational research that leads to breakthroughs and discoveries that shed new light on the past, influence the present, and shape the future. Together, faculty and students in H&S engage in inspirational teaching, learning, and research every day.

The Department of Psychology’s Psychophysiology Lab is seeking a full-time Social Science Research Coordinator (RC) position. The RC will be an integral member of a team investigating emotion, emotion regulation, and sleep, and will be responsible for assisting with data backup, data management, and data reduction. The RC will perform administrative and operational duties to support research, applying basic knowledge and understanding of scientific theory.

The RC will work under the direct direction and supervision of the PI. The RC will be tasked with: helping with data backup, data management, and data reduction; helping administer questionnaires and assisting with collection of physiological data; maintaining equipment and lab supplies necessary for smooth execution of research.

The RC will be patient, detail-oriented, professional, punctual, articulate, independent, personable, and engaging, with a desire for experience in psychophysiology and research.

This is a 100% FTE, 1-year fixed term, non-exempt position. This position will be based on the Stanford campus.

If you believe that this opportunity is a match for your knowledge, skills and abilities, we encourage you to apply. Thank you for considering employment opportunities with the School of Humanities and Sciences.

Prepare correspondence, documents and reports.

Maintain and file forms and documents, including consent forms and master subject logs.

Assist with the screening, recruiting, and obtaining consent of study participants. Perform telephone or in-person interviews to gather data, as needed. Schedule and/or call subjects for appointments.

Prepare, distribute, administer and process questionnaires and tests, score test measurements and questionnaires, and code data for computer entry. Perform quantitative review of forms, tests, and other measurements for completeness and accuracy.

Prepare data for input into statistical databases by typing, editing, and organizing data.

Apply formulas and calculations to research data using basic statistical programs. Review and verify accuracy of database information and assist in making necessary corrections according to specific guidelines.

Order and maintain equipment and supplies.

Process study compensation payments and thank you letters to subjects upon completion of trial activities.

Assist with post-study activities, as needed.

* Other duties may also be assigned.

Two year college degree and one year of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

General understanding of scientific theory and methods.

General computer skills and ability to quickly learn and master computer programs.

Ability to work under deadlines with general guidance.

Excellent organizational skills and…