Research Coordinator

About the role

This position will coordinate the day-to-day implementation of a two-year, externally funded research project in organizational behavior. Working closely with the principal investigators and research team, the Research Coordinator will support an archival research study and a large-scale online field experiment. Department: Wisconsin School of Business, Management and Human Resources.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the day-to-day implementation of a two-year, externally funded research project in organizational behavior.
• Work closely with principal investigators and research team to support an archival research study and a large-scale online field experiment.
• Coordinate study timelines and data collection.
• Prepare and maintain IRB submissions, amendments, and research documentation.
• Coordinate participant recruitment and payments.
• Support the development, pretesting, piloting, and launch of research materials.
• Maintain organized study data and materials.
• Implement quality-control procedures.
• Coordinate research-assistant workflows.
• Assist with data management, cleaning, documentation, and preparation of research reports and other outputs as needed.
• Assist with conducting experiments or interviews, collecting and analyzing data, and documenting results according to established protocols.
• Maintain organization of research records according to established policies and procedures.
• Assist in composing and organizing research reports and manuscripts to provide updates on unit objectives.
• Track supply and equipment inventory levels and place replenishment orders.
• Schedule logistics and secure resources for research supplies, equipment, and facilities.

Requirements

• Experience coordinating or supporting research projects
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and project details independently
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate research records and documentation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with faculty, students, and other members of a research team

Qualifications

• Experience with human-subjects or behavioral/social-science research
• Experience preparing or maintaining IRB materials
• Experience with online survey or research platforms such as Qualtrics or Prolific
• Experience with research data management, cleaning, or quality-control procedures
• Experience coordinating the work of research assistants
• Experience with statistical software such as R, Stata, SPSS, or similar software
• Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Pay

The minimum hourly rate for this position is $33 per hour.

Schedule

This is a terminal, part-time position that will end April 30, 2028. 25% FTE through April 30, 2027, and 12.5% FTE through April 30, 2028.