Position Summary:

The Emotion & Anxiety Lab seeks a full-time Term Study coordinator/Lab coordinator. This individual will support and manage two trauma-related projects, including participant recruitment and scheduling; data collection from human subjects, managing IRB amendments; and drafting and revising study protocols. In addition, the role will be responsible for managing the lab's day-to-day operations. Lab management duties are primarily administrative and organizational: data management, preparation of forms/documents in accordance with appropriate policies/procedures, proofreading/editing, schedule management, recruitment and onboarding of new lab members, maintenance of the lab website, and resource coordination with relevant university departments. Additional organizational/management duties include: training, supervising, and evaluating undergraduate lab members and their research progress; drafting/maintaining standard operating procedures and training protocols; applying independent judgment/decision-making in the completion of tasks and assignments; creating meeting agendas and presentations; and performing background research

About the Work Unit:

The internationally renowned Department of Psychology houses several award-winning professors who are distinguished scholars in their respective fields and who are dedicated to providing world-class education and training to our undergraduate and graduate students. While our course curriculum encompasses all of the sub-disciplines of Psychology, the research of our faculty centers around three major areas: Clinical Science, Cognition and Cognitive Neurosciences, and Neuroscience.

Duties and Responsibilities:

-Participant and Recruitment scheduling

• Manage IRB amendments

-Drafting and revising study protocols

-Administrative and organizational lab management duties

-Maintenance of lab website

-Recruitment and Onboarding of new lab members

Supervisory Relationships:

This position does not have a supervisory role.

Education and Certifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution of higher education is necessary

Experience and Skills:

• Very organized and high attention to detail

• Tech-savy and a quick learner of new technologies

• Excellent written/oral communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to lead/organize others

-Professional, positive and flexible attitude

-Ability to multi-task and prioritize, as well as work independently under minimal supervision or as part of a team

• Experience with Data Management and Statistical software

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

At Vanderbilt University, we are intentional about and assume accountability for fostering advancement and respect for equity, diversity, and inclusion for all students, faculty, and staff. Our commitment to diversity makes us who we are. We have created a community that celebrates differences and lets individuality thrive. As part of this commitment, we actively value diversity in our workplace and learning environments as we seek to take advantage of the rich backgrounds and abilities of everyone. The diverse voices of Vanderbilt represent an invaluable resource for the University in its efforts to fulfill its mission and strive to be an example of excellence in higher education.

Vanderbilt University is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Please note, all candidates selected for an offer of employment are subject to pre-employment background checks, which may include but are not limited to, based on the role for which they have been selected: criminal history, education verification, social media review, motor vehicle records, credit history, and professional license verification.

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion At Vanderbilt University, we are intentional about and assume accountability for fostering advancement and respect for equity, diversity, and inclusion for all students, faculty, and staff. Our commitment to diversity makes us who we are. We have created a community that celebrates differences and lets individuality thrive. As part of this commitment, we actively value diversity in our workplace and learning environments as we seek to take advantage of the rich backgrounds and abilities of everyone. The diverse voices of Vanderbilt represent an invaluable resource for the University in its efforts to fulfill its mission and strive to be an example of excellence in higher education. Vanderbilt University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.