Research Coordinator, Psychology

Temple University; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off

Holidays (9 federal)

Personal days

Tuition remission

Retirement plan

Job summary

Temple University’s Department of Psychology and Neuroscience invites applications for a Research Coordinator to support a federally funded study on children’s memory development. Responsibilities include administering protocols, data management, and assisting in all study aspects, with additional duties in admin and intern supervision.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Psychology or Neuroscience and at least two years in a research setting with human subjects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, or related field required.
• At least two years of experience in a research setting with human subjects.
• Familiarity with SPSS or R coding language.
• Experience with minor human subjects and developmental research is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer research protocols and collect and manage data.
• Support studies examining children’s memory for naturalistic and lab events.
• Coordinate purchasing and IRB approval tasks as needed.
• Supervise undergraduate student interns and interact with child participants.
• Handle administrative and financial duties related to the project.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology/Neuroscience

Tools

SPSS

R

REDCap

MRtrix

FSL

Job description

Temple University's Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at the College of Liberal Arts is searching for a Research Coordinator!Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following:Full medical, dental, vision coveragePaid time off9 Federally Observed Paid Holidays3 Personal DaysTuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION-FREEA generous retirement plan and so much more!Salary Range: $40,000 - $48,000A variety of important factors are reviewed by HR when considering salary, including job duties, the applicant’s education and experience, all relevant internal equity considerations, department budget, and funding source.Position SummaryThe Research Coordinator will support a federally funded study focused on children’s memory development. This role includes administering research protocols, collecting and managing data, and generally assisting in all aspects of studies examining children’s memory for naturalistic and laboratory-based events, including purchasing and IRB approval. The position also involves administrative and financial duties, supervision of undergraduate student interns, and interaction with undergraduate students and child participants.Job Details* Offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening.* This position requires the following background checks: criminal history review, child abuse clearance and FBI fingerprinting.* This position requires a background check for PII/Cash Handling responsibilities.Required Education and Experience* Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, or related field* At least two (2) years of experience in a research setting working with human subjectsPreferred Education and Experience* Familiarity with research tools like SPSS or R coding language* Experience with minor human subjects* Experience in developmental researchRequired Skills and Abilities* Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills* Ability to manage multiple deadlines and multitask* Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint* Must be eager to acquire knowledge of, and work with software including REDCap, MRTrix, and FSL.* Professional demeanor and sensitivity toward participants* Ability to occasionally work on weekendsTemple University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, service, and educational programs. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status.Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.Temple University's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains statistics, policies, and procedures related to campus safety. Go here to review: https://safety.temple.edu/reports-logs/annual-security-reportYou may request a copy of the report by calling Temple University’s Campus Safety Services at 215-204-7900.