Job Description
Coordinator of Research Programs - Psychology College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Job Summary The Coordinator of Research Programs will oversee and coordinate research activities of the HEAL Lab at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, consisting of Dr. Violeta J. Rodriguez and PhD students. Research conducted in the HEAL lab focuses on parent and family levels in underrepresented youth and their families (e.g., racial/ethnic minorities, sexual and gender minorities, global south populations).
Duties & Responsibilities - Assisting with research conducted by the PI and PhD students in the lab, including programming studies, recruiting participants, collecting data, preparing manuscripts for publication and presentation, and team management (recruitment, training, and supervision of undergraduate Research Assistants)
- Lab Administration - purchasing items for lab as well as working with the Psychology Procurement team on bigger purchases, assisting in submitting and implementing IRB protocols, maintaining the lab website, reading/analyzing grant reports and providing feedback to Dr. Rodriguez regarding the reports.
- Developing an independent program of research in collaboration with the PI and/or PhD students; cleaning, managing, analyzing data; taking the lead on publications and conference presentations where appropriate
Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Psychology or a related field
Preferred Qualifications Experience in one or more of the following: psychological research, data analysis,
overseeing personnel.
Successful candidates will have: - Ability to solve problems proactively, work independently, adhere to deadlines, and lead/support/train undergraduate
- research assistants.
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Awareness of and sensitivity to cultural and linguistic differences.
- Effective organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to build rapport and establish effective working relationships with co-workers and participants.
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to easily and quickly pivot from one task to another.
Appointment Information This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the deadline date. The budgeted salary range for the position is
$46,000 to $48,000. We
strive to provide a competitive salary, considering factors such as available
market data, internal equity, candidate experience and qualifications,
collective bargaining agreements, and budget constraints. The final salary
offer will be determined through a thorough assessment of these elements. Sponsorship for work
authorization is not available for this position. In addition, the candidate
for this position will be expected to work at the University of Illinois
Urbana-Champaign campus on a full-time basis per the University's Workplace
Flexibility policy at
Application Procedures & Deadline Information Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on
January 6, 2025 . Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting and upload your cover
letter, resume (months and years of employment must be included), and
names/contact information for three professional references. Please remember to
include specific information on how you meet the qualifications of the position
in your application materials, including all relevant experiences. Applications not submitted through will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact
[email protected] . For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
The University of Illinois conducts criminal background
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University of Illinois must also comply with applicable federal export control
laws and regulations and, as such, reserves the right to employ restricted
party screening procedures for applicants.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal , or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing
[email protected] .
Requisition ID : 1018947
Job Category : Research
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