Social Science Research Coordinator – Onsite Only

About the role

The Department of Psychology’s Memory Lab is seeking a full-time Social Science Research Coordinator (RC) position. This position is exempt from the hiring freeze and is based on the Stanford campus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare correspondence, documents, and reports.
• Maintain and file forms and documents, including consent forms and master subject logs.
• Aid in 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.
• Assist with EEG, pupillometry, psychophysiological and behavioral data collection.
• Administer autobiographical interview and score responses.
• Handle specialized equipment including wearables during data collection.
• Store and manage multi-modal database.
• Create and maintain multi-site data sharing arrangements.
• Process study compensation payments and thank you letters to subjects upon completion of trial activities.
• Aid in post-study activities, as needed.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Two year college degree and one year of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
• 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.
• Basic understanding of research design and analysis.
• Fundamental statistical knowledge about how to analyze data.
• 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 autobiographical interview administration and scoring.
• Skill in recruitment and testing of participants, including older adults.
• 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 EEG, psychophysiology, pupillometry or fMRI experience and familiarity with BIDS data format preferred.

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 operate foot and/or hand controls.

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.

Pay Range

$29.24 to $34.89 per hour.