Research Coordinator (IMPACT Lab) - Washington State University

Description:

External applicants apply here . Internal applicants apply here .

Summary of Duties:

The IMPACT Lab Research Coordinator contributes to and coordinates research activities for the IMPACT Research Lab at Washington State University. The IMPACT Lab Research Coordinator:

1) The majority of the research coordinator’s work involves contributing to all phases of the IMPACT lab’s scientific projects, including identifying research questions, writing and editing grant proposals, writing and editing scholarly papers, producing technical reports and scholarly presentations, producing research reports for lay audiences, designing and executing specific phases of research projects, and participating in and contributing to planning meetings with funders;

2) Supervises participation of graduate and undergraduate students in the lab’s research activities; and

3) Coordinates operation of grant projects, including IRB preparation, deliverable tracking, reporting to funders, and budget monitoring.

Required Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s degree in social or behavioral science, business or economics discipline and three (3) years of progressively responsible related professional research experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

Additional Requirements

Bachelor’s degree must be in Psychology, Social Work, Public Health, Prevention Science, Implementation Science, Human Development, or closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Public Health, Prevention Science, Implementation Science, Human Development, or closely related fields of study.

• Content knowledge and professional experience in prevention science or public health Experience with grant writing and scholarly writing.

• Experience coordinating grant activities Excellent written and oral communication skills Excellent organizational skills.

• Experience with public speaking and presentations.

• Experience training and/or supervising others in executing grant operations Experience with qualitative and quantitative evaluation methodologies.

• Skills and experience related to development and maintenance of collaborative working relationships.

Additional Information:

COVID-19 Vaccine Information:

In accordance with Washington State Governor’s Proclamation 21.14.2, as a condition of employment, you must be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation by time of hire. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving their last shot in a vaccine series. Full vaccination status or an approved accommodation will be verified prior to your first day of work. Should you not be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation you will not be able to start employment with WSU. Information regarding vaccine verification and/or requesting a medical/religious accommodation is available at https://hrs.wsu.edu/covid-19/vax-verification/. Please contact HRS at [email protected] or 509-335-4521 if you have questions.

Area/College:

College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS)
Department Name:

Department of Human Development
City, State, Zip:

Pullman, WA 99164-4852
Department Link:

hd.wsu.edu
Monthly Salary:

Commensurate with experience and qualifications.
FTE:

100%

Position Type:

Temporary

Temporary Position End Date:

This is a temporary, one year position. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend.

Screening Begin Date:

This position has been posted as Open until Filled. The screening of applications will begin Monday, May 16, 2022.

Background Check:

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must attach the following documents to their online application: 1) resume and 2) cover letter. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements. Applicants are required to include contact information for professional references within the application.

Required Documents:

1) Resume

2) Cover Letter

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [email protected] .