Program ID: | Stanford University-Polarization and Social Change Lab-RESEARCHCOORDINATOR [#20812] |
Program Title: | Social Science Research Coordinator |
Program Type: | Student programs |
Program Location: | Stanford, California 94305, United States [map] |
Subject Areas: | Political Psychology Political Science Psychology / Social Psychology |
Appl Deadline: | 2022/01/20 11:59PM finished (2021/12/15, finished 2022/05/23) |
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 2022. The position is a one-year, fixed term 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. The Research Coordinator will provide direct research support to the lab’s Faculty Director, Robb Willer, 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. CORE DUTIES*:
* - Other duties may also be assigned. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Education & Experience: Two year college degree and one year of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Please include your resume and a cover letter when submitting your application. Resumes should include your undergraduate institution, GPA, and 2-3 references. To apply, please view the job post here: https://careersearch.stanford.edu/jobs/social-science-research-coordinator-15291 |