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Please note: This is a part-time, term role

We are excited to be hiring a new research team member at Vanderbilt University. The Project Coordinator – Term position is research-focused and provides coordination and leadership on multiple-funded grant research projects and staff affiliated with projects run by Dr. Kristen Granger and Dr. Jason Chow. Broadly, these research projects are focused on language development, social and behavioral trajectories, observational methods, and school- and community-based research.

NOTE: A Term position is a staff position that exists for a period longer than six months but is not expected to last beyond one year. Although a position may exist for a specified or indefinite period, staff who accept term positions are not guaranteed employment for the entire period; they are employed for indefinite periods within the limit of the appointment. There are no guarantees of continued employment, either within the term or when the term ends.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties of this role will include:

• Data collection and management

• Observational coding

• Manage participant payments and lab correspondence

• Recruitment and management of data staff

• IRB submissions and modifications

• Scholarly presentations and publications

• Supporting ongoing and new projects over the course of the position

Supervisory Relationships

This position will supervise master’s students and undergraduate student workers in the lab.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is necessary. Master's degree preferred

• Prior experience managing education or psychology research projects, including teams of staff and students,

• Interest in school- and community-based research,

• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively to accomplish assigned tasks and deliverables

• Interest in manuscript writing and publication

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

  Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

  At Vanderbilt University, we are intentional about and assume accountability for fostering advancement and respect for equity, diversity, and inclusion for all students, faculty, and staff. Our commitment to diversity makes us who we are. We have created a community that celebrates differences and lets individuality thrive. As part of this commitment, we actively value diversity in our workplace and learning environments as we seek to take advantage of the rich backgrounds and abilities of everyone. The diverse voices of Vanderbilt represent an invaluable resource for the University in its efforts to fulfill its mission and strive to be an example of excellence in higher education.

  Vanderbilt University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

  Please note, all candidates selected for an offer of employment are subject to pre-employment background checks, which may include but are not limited to, based on the role for which they have been selected: criminal history, education verification, social media review, motor vehicle records, credit history, and professional license verification.