Social Science Research Coordinator (Hybrid)

at  Stanford University

SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH COORDINATOR (HYBRID)

The School of Humanities and Sciences (H&S) is the foundation of a liberal arts education at Stanford. The 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.
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.
Professor Russ Poldrack’s lab is seeking a new full-time Research Coordinator. The RC will work closely with and report directly to Dr. Patrick Bissett, a Senior Research Scientist in Prof. Poldrack’s lab.
The Poldrack Lab pursues a heterogeneity of projects including behavioral and neuroimaging projects investigating cognitive control, response inhibition, and self-regulation. In addition to empirical work, the Poldrack Lab builds tools to facilitate open and reproducible science.
The RC will assist in development of computer software to address a wide range of research problems, maintaining and organizing the laboratory database of research participants, running behavioral and fMRI experiments, assisting with behavioral and neuroimaging data analysis, assisting with development of new experimental materials including computerized tasks and stimulus sets, maintaining detailed and organized research records, submitting and renewing materials to the Institutional Review Board (IRB), and training undergraduates and other new researchers in lab procedures.
A four-year degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, Computer, or related fields is desired. Computer coding experience, especially with Python, is also highly desired. Experience in research domains related to cognitive control is preferred.
The Poldrack lab includes 5 research scientists, 2 postdoctoral fellows, 5 graduate students, 3 software developers, and 3 research coordinators.
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.

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

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

• Frequently perform desk-based computer tasks, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
• Occasionally stand/walk, sit, use a telephone, writing by hand, and sort/file paperwork or parts.
• Rarely twist/bend/stoop/squat, kneel/crawl, rarely reach/work above shoulders, and operates foot and/or hand controls.
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• Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

• 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.