Social Science Research Professional 1 - Onsite

*This position has been deemed critical by the School of Humanities and Sciences Dean's Office and is exempt from the hiring freeze.*

The School of Humanities and Sciences (H&S) is the foundation of a liberal arts education at Stanford. The school encompasses 24 departments and 25 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/Program Description:

Under the supervision of Dr. Fan, the Social Science Research Professional 1 (Lab Manager) will be closely involved in many different research activities, including: designing & conducting online behavioral experiments, analyzing the resulting data, presenting findings at international conferences & writing manuscripts for publication. This position will also include administrative duties, such as onboarding new lab members, managing lab cyberinfrastructure, assisting with grants administration, maintaining the lab website, as well as organizing lab social events.

The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in human cognition and completed a bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Psychology, Cognitive Science, Computer Science). This individual will also have had prior research experience in cognitive psychology, cognitive science, computational neuroscience, computer science, or a related field. For more information about the set of values and skills that would help an individual thrive in the lab, please read the "What We Are Looking For" section on this page. This position is especially well suited to individuals who have recently graduated from college and have a strong interest in pursuing a PhD in cognitive science or related field.

This is a full-time appointment and may be renewed for a second year based upon strong job performance. The successful candidate will join the vibrant, collaborative research community in psychology at Stanford (https://psychology.stanford.edu/).

IF ON-SITE ONLY:

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:

• 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 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.
• * Other duties may also be assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor of Arts degree in an applicable social science field, or combination of education and relevant experience in an applicable social science.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• 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.

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 $34.00 to $40.41 per hour.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage the university reasonably expects to pay for a position upon hire. 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 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.