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Interdisciplinary Research Associate (Psychology, Neuroscience & Education)

Graduate School of Education, Stanford, California, United States

Research

Post Date Apr 08, 2025

Requisition # 106225

ABOUT US

TheStanford Graduate School of Education (GSE)is dedicated to solving education's greatest challenges. Through rigorous research, model training programs and partnerships with educators worldwide, we're pursuing equitable, accessible and effective learning for all. The GSE is a top-ranked school of education, known for its prestigious faculty, rigorous graduate degree programs, and its impact on the quality of education across the world. The GSE is committed to developing leaders in education research, practice and policy. Our community includesover60faculty,400students,230staff,14,000alumniandcountlessindividualsfrom the local and global communities that we work with and impact.

POSITION** **SUMMARY

We are seeking a conscientious, intrinsically motivated research assistant to join a unique, large-scale, grant-funded intervention project exploring the psychology and neuroscience of open-mindednessinpoliticalcontexts.Thispositionisidealforapost-baccalaureateindividualinterestedinsocialpsychology,neuroscience,andtheintersectionofthesefieldswith thestudy of socialconflict. The project will investigate thepsychological and neural basesof openness to differing viewpoints and apply scientific theory to address some of today's most pressing social challenges—encouraging open-mindedness, overcoming bias blind spots, and fostering empathy and understanding across social-political divides.

YouwillworkcloselywithPrincipalInvestigatorGeoffreyCohenandaninterdisciplinaryteam of renowned researchers, including Janine Dutcher, David Creswell, David Sherman, Valerie Purdie-Greenaway, and others.

The role involves coordinating and conducting a large-scale, in-person research study. You will beresponsibleforcreatingbehavioralstimuli,recruitingparticipantsfromboththecampusand local community, coding behavioral experiments for implementation in an fMRI scanner, guiding participants through the fMRI process, managing and cleaning data, and assisting with data analysis.

WhilepriorexperiencewithfMRIstudiesispreferred,itisnotrequired.However,youmustbe eager to invest the time needed to learn these skills. Additionally, you should have the necessary coding experience to program behavioral experiments.

_This_ _position_ _is_ _a_ _1-year_ _fixed_ _term_ _appointment_ _based_ _on_ _Stanford_ _University’s_ _main_ _campus._ _Consideration_ _will_ _be given_ _to_ _a_ _hybrid_ _work_ _schedule (partially_ _onsite and_ _offsite_ _work), subject to_ _operational_ _needs,_ _but_ _generally_ _the_ _project_ _requires_ _you_ _to_ _be_ _physically_ _present_ _on_ _campus_ **_._** _Interested_ _candidates_ _should_ _include_ _a_ _resume,_ _cover_ _letter_ _describing_ _why_ _they_ _are_ _interested_ _in_ _this_ _position_ _at_ _this_ _stage_ _in_ _their_ _career_ _and_ _contact_ _information_ _for_ _three professional references for consideration._

CORE** **DUTIES:

+ Coordinateandschedulemeetingswithinterdisciplinaryresearchers

+ Collaborate with a diverse team of scholars, integrating insights from psychology, neuroscience,andpoliticalscience.Thisincludesmeetingone-on-onewithprojectteam members and incorporating their perspectives into summaries and action plans.

+ Reviewrelevantresearchinsocialpsychologyandneurosciencetoinform designofourstudies

+ Runpsychologicalandneuroscienceexperiments,includingparticipantrecruitmentandscheduling

+ CodeandanalyzebehavioraldatausingPython/Matlab

+ Contributetothedevelopmentandexecutionofnovelinterventionsaimedatfosteringopen-mindedness

+ Helpoverseedatamanagementandhelpprocessneuroimagingdata(trainingavailable)

+ Project/grantadministrativetasks:writingprojectupdates,budgetary,seekingfurther grant opportunities, submitting IRB updates/renewals, managing administrative and bureaucratic processes that are part of a large-scale grant project.

MINIMUM** **REQUIREMENTS:

Education &** **Experience:

+ Bachelor’sdegreeinsocialpsychology,cognitivescience,psychology,neuroscience, computer science, or a related field

+ Proficiencyincoding(e.g.,Python,Matlab,R,orshellscripting)

Knowledge,** **Skills** **&** **Abilities:

+ Stronginterpersonalskillsforparticipantrecruitmentandworkingwith communitysamples

+ Abilitytoself-manageandhandlemultipleaspectsofalarge-scaleproject

+ Exceptionalattentiontodetailandworkethic,witha strongabilitytocompletecomplex projects efficiently

DESIRED** **QUALIFICATIONS:

+ ExperiencewithfMRIorneuroimagingdataacquisitionandanalysis

+ Familiaritywith LinuxOS

+ Experiencewithacademicwritingandpublication

+ Strongorganizationalskillsandattentiontodetail

+ Motivated,self-starterwiththeabilitytoworkindependentlyandaspartof ateam

+ Knowledgeofresearchdesignandstatisticalanalysis

PHYSICAL** **REQUIREMENTS:

+ Constantlyperformdesk-basedcomputertasks.

+ Frequentsitting.

+ Occasionallystand/walk,reach/workaboveshoulders,grasplightly/finemanipulation, grasp forcefully, use a telephone, sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.

+ Rarelytwist/bend/stoop/squat,kneel/crawl.

WORKING** **CONDITIONS:

+ Maybeexposedtobloodbornepathogens.

+ Mayberequiredtoworknon-standard,extendedorweekendhoursinsupportof research work.

WORK** **STANDARDS:

+ InterpersonalSkills:DemonstratestheabilitytoworkwellwithStanfordcolleaguesand clients and with external organizations.

+ PromoteCultureofSafety:Demonstratescommitmenttopersonalresponsibilityand 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,includingbutnotlimitedtothepersonnelpoliciesandotherpoliciesfound in the University’s Administrative Guide, **http://adminguide.stanford.edu** **.**

_PLEASE_ _NOTE:_

+ _We_ _are_ _not_ _able_ _to_ _provide_ _sponsorship_ _or_ _relocation_ _for_ _this_ _position._

+ _Successful_ _candidates_ _will_ _be_ _required_ _to_ _complete_ _a_ _background_ _check_ _prior_ _to_ _working at Stanford University._

+ _Candidates_ _must_ _be_ _eligible_ _to_ _work_ _in_ _the_ _US._ _Visa_ _sponsorship_ _is_ _not_ _available_ _for_ _this_ _position._

_The expected pay range for this position is_ **_$31.40 - $33.65_** _per hour. Stanford University provides_ _pay_ _ranges_ _representing_ _its_ _good_ _faith_ _estimate_ _of_ _what_ _the_ _university_ _reasonably_ _expects_ _to_ _pay_ _for_ _a_ _position._ _The_ _pay_ _offered_ _to_ _a_ _selected_ _candidate_ _will_ _be_ _determined_ _based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs._

_At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package._ _The_ _Cardinal_ _at_ _Work_ _website_ _(_ _https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards_ _) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process._

WHY** **STANFORD** **IS** **FOR** **YOU

Stanford’s dedicated 16,000+ staff, who come from diverse educational and career backgrounds. We are a collaborative environment that thrives on innovation and continuous improvement.AtStanford,weseektalentcommittedtoexcellence,driventoimpactthefuture of our legacy, and improve lives on a global scale. We provide market competitive salaries, excellenthealthcare andretirementplans,and agenerousvacationpolicy,includingadditional time off during our winter closure. Ourunique perksalign with what matters to you:

+ **Freedom** **to** **grow.** Asoneofthegreatestintellectualhubsintheworld,takeadvantage of development programs, tuition reimbursement plus $800 you receive annually towardsskill-buildingclasses,orauditaStanfordcourse.JoinaTedTalk,filmscreening, or listen to a renowned author or leader discuss global issues.

+ **A** **caring** **culture.** Weunderstandtheimportanceofyourpersonalandfamilytimeand provide you access to wellness programs, child-care resources, parent education and consultation, elder care and caregiving support.

+ **A** **healthier** **you.** Wemakewellnessaprioritybyprovidingaccesstoworld-classexercise facilities. Climb our rock wall, or participate in one of hundreds of health or fitnessclasses.

+ **Discovery** **and** **fun.** Strollthroughhistoricsculptures,trails,andmuseums.Createan avatar and participate in virtual reality adventures or join one with fellow staff on Stanford vacations!

+ **Enviable** **resources.** Weofferfreecommuterprogramsandridesharingincentives.Enjoy discounts for computing, cell phones, outdoor recreation, travel, entertainment, andmore.

Weprideourselvesinbeingaculturethatencouragesandempowersyou.

_The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification_ _and_ _are_ _not_ _designed_ _to_ _contain_ _or_ _be_ _interpreted_ _as_ _a_ _comprehensive_ _inventory_ _of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on_ _department_ _or_ _program_ _needs_ _without_ _changing_ _the_ _general_ _nature_ _and_ _scope_ _of_ _the_ _job_ _or_ _level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned._

_Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable_ _accommodation_ _for_ _any_ _part_ _of_ _the_ _application_ _or_ _hiring_ _process_ _should_ _contact Stanford University Human Resources at_ [email protected]_ _._ _For all other inquiries, please submit a_ _contact form_ _._

_Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and 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, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law._

Additional Information

+ **Schedule: Full-time**

+ **Job Code: 4234**

+ **Employee Status: Fixed-Term**

+ **Grade: E**

+ **Requisition ID: 106225**

+ **Work Arrangement : Hybrid Eligible**