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 a hybrid position based on the Stanford campus, with a minimum of 3-4 days per week on site.
Budgeted Salary: The budgeted base salary range for this position is $30 to $40 per hour.
The 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:
Every day, we experience the mind's influence on the body. Yet, claims about that influence are often met with skepticism. At the Stanford Mind & Body Lab we explore how mindsets can be consciously and deliberately changed through intervention to affect physiological and psychological well-being. More information about our work can be found on the Mind & Body Lab website: https://mbl.stanford.edu/
Position Summary: The Stanford Mind & Body Lab is recruiting for a Research Coordinator to support projects investigating the impact of people’s mindsets on their psychological and physiological health.
The primary responsibilities of the research coordinator will be focussed on a randomised controlled trial examining the effect of a mindset-based intervention on adjustment to life beyond primary cancer treatment. The right person for this research coordinator role will take responsibility for day-to-day trial processes and maintenance of study materials. They will be a main point of contact for recruitment, be responsible for participant communication and organising compensation. They will also be involved in data organisation, supervising and training research assistants, quality-checking research data, processing blood samples, and ensuring ongoing adherence to protocol and IRB documentation. There will also be opportunities to gain research experience through other Lab projects. We are looking for someone who is highly organized and detail-oriented, communicates well with research participants and team members, is eager to learn, conscientious, and is passionate about using psychosocial interventions to support people living with chronic illness. The position is based within a collaborative and supportive team within the Department of Psychology on Stanford Campus. This position is well suited to someone seeking hands-on research experience prior to further graduate study.
This is a 100% FTE, one-year fixed term non-exempt position,
Preferred Requirements:
Minimum Education and Experience
- Two year college degreein 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
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.
- 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.
Minimum Education and 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.