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Social Science Research Coordinator

School of Humanities and Sciences, Stanford, California, United States

Research

Post Date Sep 09, 2024

Requisition # 104530

Social Science Research Coordinator

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 Description: The Department of Linguistics at Stanford University, housed in the School of Humanities and Sciences, is at the forefront of research and education in the study of language. The department has a thriving undergraduate major and a top-ranked PhD program, with labs conducting research on phonetics and phonology, syntax, semantics and pragmatics, psycholinguistics, and sociolinguistics. The Social Interaction and Language (SoIL) Lab has recently joined this vibrant research community, focusing on the cognitive mechanisms that enable individuals to use language for flexible communication, collaboration, and coordination in everyday social interactions. Our research draws on a multidisciplinary approach combining methods cognitive science and computer science to approach a wide range of topics, including language acquisition and the development of conversational skills in children, computational models of pragmatics and dialogue, and cross-cultural aspects of language use.

Position Summary: The Social Interaction + Language (SoIL) lab in the Department of Linguistics is seeking a Research Coordinator. The Research Coordinator will work under general supervision of Assistant Professor Robert Hawkins on a wide variety of multi-disciplinary projects being carried out in the lab, including (1) assisting in establishing and maintaining the lab's experimental and data analysis pipelines, (2) writing, submitting, and updating research protocols with the Institutional Review Board (IRB), (3) updating and maintaining the lab website, ensuring current information on research projects, publications, and lab members, (4) overseeing participant recruitment processes, ensuring diverse and representative samples, (5) coordinating and conducting experimental sessions, including those involving families and children, (5) organizing and maintaining lab databases and data storage systems using best practices, including version control and open science principles, (6) assisting in pre-processing and analyzing complex, multivariate datasets (e.g., neuroimaging data, large-scale text corpora, or naturalistic video data), (6) developing and maintaining scripts for data collection, processing, and analysis using relevant programming languages (e.g., Python, R, JavaScript) (7) training and supervising undergraduate research assistants and coordinating the onboarding of new lab members and visitors.

This is a 100% FTE, 1-year fixed term, non-exempt position. 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.

· 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.

Education and Experience:

• Two-year college degree and one year of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

• Preferred: Four-year college degree and one year of relevant experience in as a lab manager in a psycholinguistics lab.

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.

In addition, preferred skills include:

· Strong understanding of experimental design and research methods in cognitive science, psychology, or linguistics

· Familiarity with quantitative and qualitative data analysis techniques

· Knowledge of ethical considerations in human subjects research

· Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, R, JavaScript)

· Experience in solving technical challenges using existing libraries and computational frameworks

· Ability to process, visualize, and analyze datasets

· Familiarity with advanced statistics (i.e. mixed-effects models, Bayesian models)

· Ability to work under deadlines with general guidance.

· Ability to communicate complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences

· Proficiency in academic writing and presentation

· Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to complete detailed work accurately.

· Strong ability to work and communicate effectively with individuals from different cultures and backgrounds

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.

The expected pay range for this position is $24.04 to $34.13 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.

Why Stanford is for You

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● Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.

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● A healthier you. Climb our rock wall or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.

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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.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants

requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources at stanfordelr@stanford.edu. For all other inquiries, please submit a contact form.

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.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time

• Job Code: 4233

• Employee Status: Fixed-Term

• Grade: D

• Requisition ID: 104530

• Work Arrangement : On Site