Research Coordinator

Stanford University is seeking a full-time Research Coordinator for the Stanford Center on Early Childhood. This role involves supporting online survey administration, data processing, and overall study administration activities, contributing to vital research on early childhood education and development.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform research tasks requiring initiative and judgment by applying basic knowledge and understanding of scientific theory when precedents do not provide specific guidance. General instruction provided by the supervisor as needed. May interpret study results in collaboration with supervisor or PI
• Participate in the development and administration of survey instruments and rating scales requiring judgment in applying non-routine procedures. Analyze and summarize results for review with supervisor. Audit the accuracy and validity of data
• Review and audit case report forms for completion and accuracy with source documents, and ensure compliance with research protocols
• Identify, select, extract and summarize data and structured information. Present summary of findings to supervisor
• Conduct literature searches, and write literature summaries and manuscripts, requiring preliminary judgments after the supervisor outlines conceptual approach
• Build and organize data as requested by principal investigator or supervisor; use common statistical programs requiring the application of job control language in generating and organizing data
• Adapt new, nonstandard methods outlined by supervisor in designing and evaluating phases of research projects, (i.e., educational materials, questionnaires, strategies for recruitment, data quality control procedures and processes). May follow up with the Institutional Review Board (IRB) to ensure renewals are approved and completed, seeking guidance where necessary
• Assist with development, communication and design of research findings to internal and external audiences, which may include web updates, social media, and/or white papers, for use in recruitment, educational, or awareness of programs, with guidance from supervisor
• May orient and train new staff or students

Skills

• Bachelor of Arts degree in an applicable social science related field, or combination of education and relevant experience in an applicable social science
• General understanding of scientific theory and methods, typically gained through completion of an undergraduate degree in a related field
• 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
• Familiarity with Qualtrics or other online survey tools
• Experience using SPSS, R and/or other data management and analysis software
• Demonstrated ability to use collaborative tools such as Google Drive, Dropbox, Slack, MS Teams, in an academic and/or professional context
• Spanish/English language bilingual fluency

Benefits

• Career development programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Superb retirement plans
• Generous time-off
• Family care resources
• Health care benefits
• Free commuter programs
• Ridesharing incentives
• Discounts

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