Research Coordinator, Psychology - College Of Arts And Sciences

Position Title Research Coordinator, Psychology - College of Arts and Sciences Job Description

The Ashland University International Collaboration Research Center (AUICRC) seeks a Research Coordinator (RC) to contribute to a multi-year project titled "Examining the Big Questions in Big Samples: Using the Psychological Science Accelerator to Investigate John Templeton Foundation Priorities." The project includes 3 ongoing primary studies testing 2 types of generalizability on topics including intellectual humility, moral experiences, and the constructs of dignity, honor, and face. The Psychological Science Accelerator (PSA) is a globally distributed network of psychological science laboratories with over 2,000 members representing over 70 countries, that pool intellectual and material resources to accelerate the accumulation of rigorous knowledge in psychological science.

• The RC will begin employment on July 1, 2024 on a 1-year contract.

• This position will work closely with the AUICRC Director and PSA leadership to facilitate and monitor all aspects of the project, including communicating directly with all data collection laboratories, tracking and communicating progress on the 3 studies, and coordinating with project personnel to ensure efficient progress throughout the conduct and dissemination of the studies.

• Additional responsibilities will include general PSA supporting activities such as maintaining the PSA website and publishing monthly PSA newsletters, assisting with distribution of grant-project funds, preparing of project data and manuscripts, and potentially joining in the supervision of a team of approximately 8 undergraduate research assistants.

• The Research Coordinator will report directly to the Director of the AUICRC, which is housed in and is under purview of the Dean the College of Arts and Sciences at Ashland University. The AUICRC project team also includes a Postdoctoral Researcher and a Research Scientist, with whom the RC will collaborate closely.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or a related field

• Demonstrable research experience

• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills to effectively work with a large and diverse group of researchers

• Proactive and independent working style with a keen attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications Physical Demands Anticipated Start Date of New Hire 07/01/2024 Anticipated Number of Hours Working per Week 40 Shift Required? Varied

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Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S743P Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 07/01/2024 Job Open Date 03/19/2024 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Quick Link for Internal Postings https://jobs.ashland.edu/postings/5671