Research Coordinator Position @ University of Washington, Seattle WA

The interACTlab at the Department of Psychology at University of Washington is looking for a full-time lab manager to begin in July 2024. The lab studies the impact of social media on adolescent development, especially with underserved populations in Latin America.

The Research Coordinator will coordinate the operations of the interACTlab (international Adolescent Connection and Technology laboratory). The lab’s work  has two main areas of interest: 1) understanding the risks and opportunities afforded by digital technologies to adolescent well-being and mental health, and 2) collaborating with schools to foster digital citizenship. Our research involves observational and school-intervention studies with adolescents in schools in Latin America. While travel to Perú and México might resume at some point in the future, for the time being and for pandemic considerations, we will be conducting remote work from Seattle.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collect human behavioral data from children and adolescents in a variety of settings including the university and schools using questionnaires, interviews and in-classroom observations
• Assist in modification of procedures for collecting and summarizing data including adapting existing questionnaires, incorporating objective measures of human behavior (e.g. phone apps, trackers)
• Use statistical and database management programs (like Excel and R or an equivalent program) to analyze data and prepare summary narrative reports, graphs, tables, charts and illustrations
• Maintain adherence to research protocols and verify accuracy of research study data
• Interpret and record subject behaviors using questionnaires or standardized assessments, including interviews, in classroom observation and passive sensing through mobile apps
• May administer psychological/neuropsychological or other test batteries to children and adolescents
• Assist in developing a computerized system for tracking study participants (in Excel/Qualtrics)
• Monitor data quality control to ensure adherence to study protocol
• Assist in the preparation of human subjects applications, consent forms and progress reports for institutional review board
• Assist in establishing and maintaining contact with school partners including school staff and teachers
• May direct the work of assigned staff

Requirements:
Minimum requirement 

• Two years of college level course work in a relevant academic area AND two years of experience as a Research Study Assistant OR equivalent education/experience.

Additional Requirements

• Previous experience with children and adolescents
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Spanish proficiency
• Ability to travel abroad for research

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, education, or related field
• Experience with computer programming (e.g., R), Qualtrics, web design
• Experience working in Latin American settings
• Two-year commitment

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