Job Description

CGU-Research Coordinator

Job Posting Location: Claremont, CA

Hourly Salary: $20.00

Position Title: Research Coordinator

Primary Purpose/General Description: The Well-Being & Developmental Methods Research Lab, directed by Dr. Saida Heshmati in the Department of Psychology at Claremont Graduate University, seeks a full-time (with benefits) research coordinator/project manager to begin in August 2025, pending funding. Our lab's mission is to understand well-being and human connection across developmental and cultural contexts using advanced quantitative and mixed-method approaches.

Current projects include a major five-year, multi-site, cross-cultural study on cultural beliefs about love and their links to well-being, funded by the John Templeton Foundation. The appointment will be for one year, contingent upon the availability of funding. Hybrid options are available for this position.

Description of Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

• Coordinating day-to-day lab operations
• Recruiting, hiring, training, and supervising graduate and undergraduate research assistants
• Organizing and facilitating international collaborations and research team meetings
• Assisting with qualitative and quantitative data collection and management (e.g., focus groups, surveys, interviews, managing translations and transcriptions of scripts)
• Supporting manuscript writing, data analysis, and literature reviews
• Overseeing IRB protocols, grant budgets, lab communications, and project timelines
• Managing lab website and public-facing communication materials
• Contributing to academic presentations and dissemination of findings

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Extensive research experience working in a psychology or social science research lab
• Strong organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills
• Experience or interest in cross-cultural, qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-methods research
• Familiarity with statistical (e.g., R, SPSS) and/or qualitative analysis software (e.g., ATLAS.ti)
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Cultural humility, flexibility, and an interest in topics of love, well-being, and cultural diversity
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team

Qualification Standards:

Education: A Bachelor's or Master's degree in psychology, human development, or a related field

• Research experience working in a psychology or social science research lab, including direct involvement with participant recruitment, study coordination, data collection, and data management.
• Demonstrated experience managing IRB submissions and amendments, and ensuring compliance with human-subjects protocols.
• Proven ability to support both qualitative (e.g., focus groups, interviews, transcription/translation workflows) and quantitative (e.g., survey administration, database management) research activities.
• Experience writing and preparing professional scientific papers and manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals, including conducting literature reviews, drafting methods and results sections, and coordinating co-author feedback.

Licenses/Certificates:

• Current CITI (Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative) certification in Human Subjects Research (or willingness to obtain upon hire)

Other Preferences:

• Experience with mixed-methods software (e.g., ATLAS.ti, NVivo) and statistical programming in R or Pythonrelevant to our plan for integrated qualitative/quantitative analyses.
• Prior experience coordinating international research collaborations and managing complex project timelines across multiple time zones.

Hours: The regular hours for this position are 37.5 hours per week, which may vary due to the needs of the College or the department.

Classification and Status: This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, grant-funded temporary position classified as non-exempt. The appointment is for 12 months and is expected to end after one year, contingent upon continued funding.

Supervisory Responsibility: N/A

Reports To: Dr. Saida Heshmati, Principal Investigator and Director of the Well-Being & Developmental Methods Research Lab.

Physical Activities: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like. Never Occasionally Constantly

Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces. Never Occasionally Constantly

Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. Never Occasionally Constantly

Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another. Never Occasionally Constantly

Adjusting or moving objects up to 10 pounds in all directions. Never Occasionally Constantly

Communicating with others to exchange information. Never Occasionally Constantly

Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers. Never Occasionally Constantly

Operating machinery and/or power tools. Never Occasionally Constantly

Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment. Never Occasionally Constantly

Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned. Never Occasionally Constantly

Environmental Conditions: Low temperatures. Never Occasionally Constantly

High temperatures. Never Occasionally Constantly

Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind. Never Occasionally Constantly

Noisy environments. Never Occasionally Constantly

Hazardous conditions. Never Occasionally Constantly

Poor ventilation. Never Occasionally Constantly

Small and/or enclosed spaces. Never Occasionally Constantly

No adverse environmental conditions expected. Never Occasionally Constantly

Physical Demands: Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing. Never Occasionally Constantly

Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds. Never Occasionally Constantly

Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds. Never Occasionally Constantly

Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more. Never Occasionally Constantly

EEO Statement: Claremont Graduate University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, sex, age, sexual orientation, or physical disability or any other legally protected basis in its employment practice and in admission of students to educational programs and activities in accordance with the requirement of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title I of the American Disabilities Act of 1990 and other applicable laws. CGU is committed to affirmative action in employment practices regarding ethnic minorities, the physically challenged, Vietnam-era veterans, and women. This job description defines the essential or fundamental job duties of the employment position. It is assumed that employees hired for this position can perform the essential functions of this job without imposing risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others.

This job description defines the essential or fundamental job duties of the employment position. It is assumed that employees hired for this position can perform the essential functions of this job without imposing risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others.

It may also include marginal functions, generally defined within Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Successful completion of criminal background and DMV checks required for final candidate.

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