Department/Program Description: The Polarization and Social Change Laboratory at Stanford University brings researchers from social psychology, sociology, political science, and organizational behavior together in a fast-paced, highly collaborative work environment to study the leading social problems of our time and to develop and test strategic approaches for affecting social change. We are looking for a hard-working and highly motivated full-time Research Coordinator to join us beginning in Spring or Summer of 2024.

Position Summary: The Research Coordinator will provide direct research support to the lab’s Faculty Director, Robb Willer; the Associate Director, Izzy Gainsburg; and the Research Director, Chrystal Redekopp. The Research Coordinator will also serve as the primary liaison between faculty, post-doctoral researchers, PhD students, and research assistants associated with the Polarization and Social Change Lab.

Research activities will consist of maintaining and expanding the lab’s large online participant pool, recruiting, and managing undergraduate research assistants, managing teams of researchers, drafting IRB protocols for lab research projects, managing and analyzing study datasets, developing, revising and programming research studies, and working with external survey vendors. Opportunities will also be available to develop individual research questions, studies, and publications.

In addition to research support, this position will provide administrative support for the lab. This may include maintaining the lab’s websites, distributing press releases, organizing meetings with affiliated faculty, staff, and researchers from various centers and institutes across campus, organizing events and small conferences, booking travel, and other duties as needed.

The Polarization and Social Change Laboratory is affiliated with Stanford University’s Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society.

The position is a 100%, one-year, fixed term non-exempt appointment with the possibility of renewal for additional years. This is a perfect position for those interested in graduate school in social psychology, sociology, psychology, political science, organizational behavior, and other fields. Please include your resume and a cover letter when submitting your application. Resumes should include your undergraduate institution, GPA, and 2-3 references.

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. 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:

· Develop and implement study design using Qualtrics.

· Assist with development and revision of stimuli, measures, and other elements of study design.

· Field studies using online survey panels, such as Amazon Mechanical Turk.

· Process study compensation payments and thank you letters to subjects upon completion of study activities.

· Create and manage IRB protocols.

· Conduct statistical analysis and create data visualizations using programs like SPSS, STATA, and/or R.

· Hire and manage undergraduate research assistants

· Coordinate research teams consisting of faculty, postdocs, graduate students, and research assistants.

· Maintain and expand the lab’s online participant pool.

· Organize lab meetings and other lab events.

· Establish and maintain strong working relationships with various external partners including faculty in various departments and universities, practitioners, and survey panel vendors.

· Assist with clerical duties including purchasing and organizing lab supplies and filing reimbursements for lab expenses.

* Other duties may also be assigned.

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

The expected pay range for this position is $22.60 to $33.13 per hour.

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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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