Research Coordinator Jobs at Stanford University, California, United States

Job title: Social Science Research Coordinator

Key duties

The position holder will be performing following duties under the Department of Psychology

• Maintain and file forms and documents, including consent forms and master subject logs.
• Prepare correspondence, and documents for different studies
• Assist with the screening, recruiting, and obtaining the 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.
• Type, edit and organize data.
• Review and verify the accuracy of database information and assist in making necessary corrections according to specific guidelines.
• Process study compensation payments and thank you letters to subjects upon completion of study activities.
• Furthermore, assist with post-study activities, as needed.

Requirements

• Either a two-year college degree with one year of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
• General understanding of scientific theory and methods as well as 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. Similarly, effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with human study participants.

About Stanford University

Stanford University is a private research university in Stanford, California. It ranks at #2 in the world according to the QS World University ranking of 2019. The university facilitates more than 16,000 pursuing a degree from undergraduate to postgraduate studies in various fields. Furthermore, the university has a 4:1 student-faculty ratio which eases interaction with the faculty. Stanford has a steep acceptance rate of only 5%. However, it is one of the most sought universities by students from all over the world. In addition to that, Stanford University provides a wide range of studies but carries a high reputation for its engineering studies. Even though the tuition fee is steep, Stanford University provides financial aid to international students.