Temple University's Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at the College of Liberal Arts is searching for a Research Coordinator!
Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following:
Full medical, dental, vision coverage
Paid time off
9 Federally Observed Paid Holidays
3 Personal Days
Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION-FREE
A generous retirement plan and so much more!
Salary Range: $40,000 - $48,000
A variety of important factors are reviewed by HR when considering salary, including job duties, the applicant's education and experience, all relevant internal equity considerations, department budget, and funding source.
Position Summary
The Research Coordinator will support a federally funded study focused on children's memory development. This role includes administering research protocols, collecting and managing data, and generally assisting in all aspects of studies examining children's memory for naturalistic and laboratory-based events, including purchasing and IRB approval. The position also involves administrative and financial duties, supervision of undergraduate student interns, and interaction with undergraduate students and child participants.
Job Details
* Offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening.
* This position requires the following background checks: criminal history review, child abuse clearance and FBI fingerprinting.
* This position requires a background check for PII/Cash Handling responsibilities.
Required Education and Experience
* Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, or related field
* At least two (2) years of experience in a research setting working with human subjects
Preferred Education and Experience
* Familiarity with research tools like SPSS or R coding language
* Experience with minor human subjects
* Experience in developmental research
Required Skills and Abilities
* Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
* Ability to manage multiple deadlines and multitask
* Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
* Must be eager to acquire knowledge of, and work with software including REDCap, MRTrix, and FSL.
* Professional demeanor and sensitivity toward participants
* Ability to occasionally work on weekends
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Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.
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