Job Description

The Center for Responsible and Effective AI Technology Enhancement of Treatments for PTSD (CREATE) at Stanford is seeking an enthusiastic full-time research coordinator to help coordinate research projects using large language models to support psychotherapy. The CREATE Center is developing AI tools to improve the deployment and dissemination of cognitive behavioral therapies (CBT) for PTSD and other mental disorders.

This role is ideal for someone seeking experience in research-related project management and administration , and who is a skilled, efficient writer and quick, effective communicator. The ideal candidate is interested in research and plans to pursue a PhD (or equivalent) in Clinical Psychology or a related field (with an emphasis on research, rather than clinical practice).

For highly motivated candidates, this position may offer the opportunity to co-author publications in relevant fields (e.g., psychology, public health, or computer science) a valuable component of applications to graduate school. Because this role coordinates and collaborates with researchers from different fields and institutions, excellent interpersonal skills and professionalism are especially valued, as is prior experience in industry and project management.

If you have any questions, you may reach us at create-hiring@stanford.edu.

CORE DUTIES:

The core responsibilities include administrative duties (70%) and research assistance duties (30%). Manage and assist with the various administrative aspects of the research process in close coordination with supervisor and multiple PIs. Contribute to a friendly, collaborative, and hard-working culture.

1) Administrative Duties (70%):

Coordinating meetings and schedules, quickly and efficiently

Assisting the PIs with tracking and prioritizing projects

Writing and overseeing IRB protocols

Assisting with hiring and recruitment

Coordinate and run in-person events (conferences, meetings, etc.)

Assist with marketing (social media, Center website, webinars)

2) Research Assistance (30%):

Conducting literature reviews

Assisting with research participant recruitment and scheduling

Coordinate participant engagement, study visits, and completion of research surveys/questionnaires.

Managing academic citations

Creating and managing RedCap databases

Coding data

Cleaning data

Writing assistance on grants and scientific publications

* - Other duties may also be assigned

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as psychology, public health, economics, computer science, communications, linguistics, or a related field

Interest in research questions in the social sciences

Interest in writing journal publications (or conference publications)

Team spirit, collegiality, interpersonally warm

High conscientiousness/attention to detail and execution speed

Previous industry or research assistant/coordinator experience

Coursework or other exposure to psychopathology or evidence-based treatments

Excellent communication, attention to detail, management, and administrative skills

Some training in the social sciences and experience with scientific writing

General knowledge of scientific research methods, basic statistics, and some familiarity with reading research papers

Academic or research exposure to cognitive behavioral therapies (CBT)

Experience as a research assistant in psychiatry or psychology lab

Experience using data analysis programs (e.g., R)

Knowledge of Python (including Pandas and NumPy)

Basic knowledge of software engineering principles (incl. SQL, GIT, Linux shell)

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

Two year college degree and two years related work experience or a Bachelors degree in a related field or an equivalent

combination of related education and relevant experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

Strong interpersonal skills.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Knowledge of medical terminology.

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:

Society of Clinical Research Associates or Association of Clinical Research Professionals certification is preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

Frequently stand, walk, twist, bend, stoop, squat and use fine light/fine grasping.

Occasionally sit, reach above shoulders, perform desk based computer tasks, use a telephone and write by hand, lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh up to 40 pounds.

Rarely kneel, crawl, climb ladders, grasp forcefully, sort and file paperwork or parts, rarely lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh 40 pounds or more.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Occasional evening and weekend hours.

* Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

WORK STANDARDS:

Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.

Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.

Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide,

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