Job Description The University of Washington (UW) is proud to be one of the nations premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoys outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty. Job Description Summary The Department of Psychology has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time (100% FTE) Research Study Coordinator 1. The Research Study Coordinator will coordinate the operations of the Language, Cognition, and Development Lab, which studies interactions between language, memory, and conceptual development in infants, children, and adults. The desired start date is June 15, 2026, with some flexibility. This is a one-year appointment with the possibility of extending up to an additional 12 months contingent on continued funding. Duties & Responsibilities Coordinating data collection and subject recruitment Recruiting, interviewing and screening potential subjects and determining eligibility according to approved protocol Designing and running behavioral and eye tracking studies with infants, children, and adults Developing and maintaining administration systems Overseeing undergraduate research assistants Maintaining study protocols and communicating with the Institutional Review Board Contributing to research reports, proposals, and presentations Minimum Requirements 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. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration. Additional Requirements Previous experience with children Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills Desired Qualifications Bachelors degree in psychology, cognitive science, or related field Experience with computer programming (e.g.,Python, PsychoPy, R), eye tracking, web design, and/or video editing Compensation, Benefits and Position Details Pay Range Minimum: $45,288.00 annual Pay Range Maximum: $56,124.00 annual Other Compensation: - Benefits: For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-temporary-per-diem-and-less-than-half-time/ Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Temporary or Regular? This is a temporary position FTE (Full-Time Equivalent): 100.00% Union/Bargaining Unit: SEIU Local 925 Nonsupervisory About the UW Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. Our Commitment The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu. Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law. Use the filters or enter keywords in the search box (such as custodian, nursing or manager) to explore available opportunities. To find temporary opportunities, enter temporary in the search box. If you are a current UW employee: You must log into Workday and apply internally through the UW Jobs Hub. Looking for faculty, librarian or academic staff positions? Please visit our Academic Jobs site. Looking for student employment? Learn more on our Student Employment site. There are many perks to working for the University of Washington. Learn more about the benefits that could be available to you as a UW employee. Sign up for Job Alerts to be notified about job opportunities at the UW that interest you; youll be one of the first to learn when openings become available. You will be asked to create an account if you do not already have one.
