Lead Research Coordinator - Speech & Language Lab

Stanford University; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University’s Department of Linguistics seeks a Stanford Speech & Cognitive Development Lab Research Coordinator to support research on speech and language development in infants and children, including those who are deaf or hard-of-hearing. The role requires independent work with families, supervision of undergraduates, and coordination across clinical sites.

The ideal candidate will have experience with children, strong organizational and interpersonal skills, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Proven ability to work with children and families
• Strong organizational and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to navigate clinical environments professionally

Responsibilities

• Design experiments and coordinate research protocols across multiple sites
• Supervise undergraduates and train on methods
• Recruit and coordinate participants with clinical partners
• Manage participant compensation and study budgets
• Interpret behavioral data and contribute insights to publications
• Co-author sections of research publications on eye-tracking and language development
• Conduct eye-tracking experiments and administer standardized assessments to children

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Experience with children

Public-facing liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in social science fields

Tools

Eye-tracking

Job description

Stanford University’s Department of Linguistics seeks a Stanford Speech & Cognitive Development Lab Research Coordinator to support research on speech and language development in infants and children, including those who are deaf or hard-of-hearing. The role requires independent work with families, supervision of undergraduates, and coordination across clinical sites.

The ideal candidate will have experience with children, strong organizational and interpersonal skills, and the ability to