[JOB] Project Coordinator, Institute of Human Development and Social Change, NYU

Specific Title:                         Project Coordinator
Division/Department:            Institute of Human Development and Social Change, NYU

General Summary:

Karen Adolph, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology and Neural Science at New York University, is seeking a full time Project Coordinator who will assist in managing a project funded by the National Science Foundation to create web-based video data sharing system for behavioral science research called Databrary.org.

Essential Functions:

The Project Coordinator will work closely with Dr. Karen Adolph, Databrary.org researchers and staff, and IHDSC and NYU administrative staff in order to:

• Maintain communication with committed contributors, users, and the Databrary.org community;
• Work with committed contributors to secure IRB permission to share;
• Oversee communication with Advisory Board members;
• Plan Advisory Board meetings;
• Assist with hiring technical staff;
• Manage authorization and contributor/user accounts;
• Manage quality assurance of video transcoding and coding spreadsheets;
• Help with technical support on the Databrary.org and OpenSHAPA.org websites.

Qualifications:

Minimum of B.S. or B.A. in Psychology or related fields with 2 years experience in research, project management, or administration. Strong written and oral communication skills, self-motivation, follow-through, confidence, leadership, and flexibility required. Interest in and familiarity with web design (HTML, CSS), databases, statistical or data analysis software (e.g., R, SPSS, MATLAB, Excel), and graphics software (e.g., Illustrator) are a plus.

Salary and Benefits:

To apply:

Please send a pdf of your cover letter and resume to Lisa Steiger at lisa.steiger@nyu.edu.