Research Coordinator - On-site Only
Stanford University
This position has been deemed critical by the School of Humanities and Sciences Dean’s Office and is exempt from the hiring freeze.
The School of Humanities and Sciences (H&S) is the foundation of a liberal arts education at Stanford. The school encompasses 24 departments and 24 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 Memory Lab specializes in behavioral and neuroimaging studies of memory and cognition. The RC will join a lab of one principal investigator (PI), two research coordinators, six postdoctoral scholars, and three graduate students. The lab conducts aging research in conjunction with Dr. Elizabeth Mormino in the Department of Neurology and Stanford Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC).
Position Summary:
The Department of Psychology’s Memory Lab is seeking a full-time Social Science Research Coordinator (RC) position. The RC will be an integral member of a team investigating memory and cognitive functions in older adults and will be responsible for assisting with collection and analysis of cognitive measures and neuroimaging data from healthy older adults, along with subject recruitment and project management. Competitive applicants for this position will be patient, detail- oriented, professional, punctual, and able to work in teams and independently. Applicants with experience with functional MRI, R, and Matlab are particularly encouraged to apply.
This is a 100% FTE, one-year fixed-term position of renewal to a full-time position upon funding availability. This position will be based on the Stanford campus.
If you believe that this opportunity is a match for your knowledge, skills and abilities, we encourage you to apply. Thank you for considering employment opportunities with the School of Humanities and Sciences.
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.
· 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.
· Maintain the lab homepage and lab wiki.
· 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.
* - Other duties may also be assigned
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education & Experience:
Two year college degree and one year of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
Preferred Education:
· Four-year college degree and one year of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
· Bachelor's degree in cognitive science, psychology, linguistics, neuroscience, computer science, or a related field.
Preferred Experience:
· Basic understanding of research design and analysis (e.g., from Introduction to Psychology)
· Fundamental statistical knowledge about how to analyze data (e.g., from Introduction to Statistics).
· Strong interpersonal skills for working with human study participants. Ability and motivation to complete tasks efficiently and independently. Experience with academic writing and publication.
Organization and attention to detail.
· Familiarity with statistics and computers, including the Linux operating system and programming/scripting (e.g., in shell script, Python, R, or Matlab).
· Experience with acquiring and analyzing neuroimaging data. Skill in recruitment and testing of clinical patients.
· Strong attention to detail, quick learner, able to work independently, demonstrate initiative, and organizational and interpersonal skills are essential.
· Familiarity with statistics and computers, including the Linux operating system and programming/scripting highly desired.
· Prior fMRI experience and familiarity with AFNI strongly preferred.
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.
Certificates and Licenses Required:
None
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 operate foot and/or hand controls.
* - 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.
Working Conditions:
· May be exposed to blood borne pathogens.
· May be required to work non-standard, extended or weekend hours in support of research work.
Work Standards:
· Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
· Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
· Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.
Final offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of national criminal background check, national sex offender registry search and, where applicable, driving record.
Stanford is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
PAY TRANSPARENCY LANGUAGE
The expected pay range for this position is $29.67 to $35.20 per hour.
Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.
At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.
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The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classifications and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
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Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.