Research Coordinator I - Atlanta, United States - Georgia State University

Description

Description

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Research Coordinator I

College of Arts & Sciences

Language Research Center

The College of Arts & Sciences at Georgia State University is transforming lives through our research advances, career-empowering teaching, and work with community partners in Atlanta and around the globe.

As the largest college on the Atlanta Campus, the College of Arts and Sciences is home to more than 15,000 students, 550 faculty, and 300 staff members. Our faculty teach the core curriculum courses that serve as the foundation of nearly every student's university education.

These are exciting times at The College of Arts and Sciences at Georgia State University. We are growing, and we are thrilled that you are interested in being a part of our team. We are surrounded by individuals empowered to use their expertise and talents to achieve our mission to pursue excellence.

The College of Arts and Sciences is seeking (1) to hire an experienced Research Coordinator I to provide support to the Language Research Center in the Department of Psychology.

WHAT MAKES College of Arts & Science A GREAT PLACE?

A flexible work environment

Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc

A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners

Professional development opportunity and mentorship

A rapidly growing center within an academic setting

HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO

The ideal candidate for this position will have experience working with rhesus macaques and/or capuchin monkeys, which is preferred. Experience working with animals in psychological and behavioral studies (outside of a medical setting and animal shelters) is essential. Proficient in using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word/ Knowledge of SPSS/ Knowledge of Visual Basic 6.0.

The essential duties and responsibilities are the following:

Scheduling investigator access to research animals, rhesus macaques, and capuchins and communicating with off-site investigators to coordinate data collection (e.g., installing research software and emailing data).

Coordinating the research schedule for postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, undergraduate interns, and students.

Assisting on-site investigators with research activities, such as recording data and coding video of research sessions.

Designing, implementing, and maintaining research devices, including computerized and mechanical apparatus.

Writing software for computerized research projects, using knowledge of computer programming for experimental psychological research (e.g., Python, R stats, Visual Basic 6.0).

Disclaimer: This job requisition provides a high-level job definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties. As such, job duties and/or responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may change at the discretion the employee's direct supervisor.

Qualifications

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Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in the assigned research area or a combination of education and related experience.

Preferred Hiring Qualifications:

Experience working with rhesus macaques and/or capuchin monkeys is preferred. Experience working with animals in psychological and behavioral studies (outside of a medical setting and animal shelters) is essential. Proficient in using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word; knowledge of SPSS; knowledge of Visual Basic 6.0.

College/Business Unit

: College of Arts & Sciences Department: Language Research Center

Location

: Atlanta Campus Shift: 8:30 a.m. - 5:15 p.m. Salary : $28,006 - $41,832 Pay Grade: 10 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Job Type: Full Time (Benefits Eligible)

Job Posting

: 04/30/24, 3:04:17 PM

Closing Date

: 05/16/24, 3:59:00 AM Special Instructions:

To be fully considered for this position, all candidates at the time of submission must provide the following documents:

A complete and accurate GSU application

Resume

Cover Letter

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