Social Science Research Coordinator

Stanford University; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University’s Department of Psychology invites applications for a Social Science Research Coordinator to support the Hawkins lab’s research on human social interaction, learning, and communication. You will recruit participants, schedule sessions, obtain consent, and manage data collection and IRB documentation in a hands-on, collaborative environment.

The position is 100% FTE, with a 1-year fixed term and a hybrid work arrangement based on the Stanford campus, requiring 2–3 days on site

Qualifications

• Two-year college degree and one year of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
• Experience with recruiting participants, scheduling, and consent processes is preferred.
• Ability to manage data entry and maintain IRB documentation with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare correspondence, documents and reports.
• Maintain and file forms and documents, including consent forms and master subject logs.
• Assist with screening, recruiting, and obtaining consent of study participants; conduct telephone or in-person interviews; schedule appointments.
• Prepare, distribute, administer and process questionnaires and tests; score measurements and code data for entry; review data for completeness and accuracy.
• Prepare data for input into statistical databases; type, edit and organize data.
• Apply formulas and calculations to research data using basic statistical programs; verify database information.
• 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.

Skills

Scientific theory

General computer skills

Deadline driven

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Human study participants

Education

Two-year college degree

One year of relevant experience

Tools

Statistical software basics

Job description

Job Description

Working Title: Social Science Research Coordinator

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

Work Arrangement: This is a hybrid position based on the Stanford campus, with a minimum of 2-3 days per week on site.

Budgeted Salary: The budgeted base salary range for this position is $30.00 to 34.74 per hour.

School of Humanities and Sciences (H&S) is the foundation of a liberal arts education at Stanford. The school encompasses 24 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.

Department/Program Description: Among the first departments established at Stanford University, the Department of Psychology has a long-standing tradition of ground-breaking theoretical research that also has powerful impact in the real world. The department is ranked as one of the top psychology programs in the nation and has been a leading psychology department among American universities for decades. This extraordinary achievement was honored by the Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C. in 2003.

Position Summary: The Department of Psychology seeks a Social Science Research Coordinator to support the research operations of Professor Robert Hawkins's lab, which studies human social interaction, communication, and learning through behavioral experiments. Reporting to the Principal Investigator, the Research Coordinator manages participant recruitment, scheduling, and informed consent; prepares and administers questionnaires and experimental tasks; enters, codes, and quality-checks research data; maintains consent forms, master subject logs, and IRB documentation; processes participant compensation; and orders and maintains lab supplies and equipment. The ideal candidate is highly organized and detail-oriented, communicates well with research participants and team members, and is comfortable working with human-subjects data in a collaborative academic research environment. This position is well suited to someone seeking hands-on research experience prior to graduate study.

This is a 100% FTE, 1-year fixed term, non-exempt position. This position will be based on the Stanford campus and will be considered for an option of telecommuting (hybrid of working on-site and off-site), subject to operational need.

Preferred Requirements: Additional highly preferred qualifications for this position includes:

Minimum Requirements:

Education & Experience: Two-year college degree and one year of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:

• 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 demonstrated ability to complete detailed work accurately.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with human study participants

Responsibilities:

Core Duties:

• 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.

Minimum Education And Experience: Two-year college degree and one year of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:

• 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 demonstrated ability to complete detailed work accurately.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with human study participants.