Social Science Research Coordinator

Stanford University; Palo Alto, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University is seeking a Social Science Research Coordinator on the Stanford campus. This 100% on-site position in the School of Humanities and Sciences supports the Gwilliams Lab of Speech Neuroscience, with a base salary range of $30.00 to $40.00 per hour and a one-year fixed-term appointment.

The role requires a two-year college degree in psychology or related field and at least one year of relevant experience, plus experience with clinical populations in health settings.

Qualifications

• Two-year college degree in psychology or a related field and at least one year of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
• Prior experience working with clinical populations in health settings.

Skills

Scientific theory

Research methods

Computer skills

Deadline-driven

Organization

Written communication

Education

Two-year college degree in psychology or related field

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 an on-site position, based on the Stanford campus.

Budgeted Salary:

The budgeted base salary range for this position is $30.00 to 40.00 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:

The Stanford Department of Psychology has a long-standing tradition of ground-breaking research that also has powerful impact in the real world.

The department is ranked as one of the top psychology programs in the US.

Lab Description:

Understanding speech often feels effortless and natural, yet how the brain transforms fast-unfolding acoustic signals into meaningful language remains largely unknown. The Gwilliams Lab of Speech Neuroscience uses interdisciplinary methods to understand the neural dynamics of speech comprehension. For more information about the lab and our work, please visit: https://gwilliamslab.stanford.edu/

Position Summary:

This is a 100%, non-exempt, one year fixed term position.

Preferred Requirements:

Minimum Education and Experience

• Two year college degree in psychology or a related field (e.g., population health) and at least one year of relevant experience an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
• Prior experience working with clinical populations in health settings.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• General understanding of scientific theory and research 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