The Research Coordinator will provide hands-on support to ongoing and new research projects. This is a one-year position (with the possibility of renewal for additional years). Start date is June 1 2026 (with some availability in May 2026 for onboarding training). This is not a remote position. Candidates must be able to work in person at the University of Maryland College Park.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Has a Bachelor's degree in Hearing and Speech Sciences, Psychology, Education, Human Development, Cognitive Science, or a related field with a minimum of 1 year of research experience within a university or professional research setting e.g. collecting data with human subjects in a social /behavioral science research lab
Experience:
Education: Has a Bachelor's degree in Hearing and Speech Sciences, Psychology, Education, Human Development, Cognitive Science, or a related field with a minimum of 1 year of research experience within a university or professional research setting e.g. collecting data with human subjects in a social /behavioral science research lab
Experience:
-Has subject-area expertise, such as knowledge of cognitive science and speech-language pathology, experience with data collection and management, and experience with data analysis
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Required:
-Experience collecting data with human subjects
-Strong attention to detail
-Strong written and verbal communication skills
-Organizational and time management skills to follow up on many components of research projects, manage multiple projects, and keep projects moving forward
-Ability to troubleshoot and set up computers, equipment, software for research projects
-Ability to work independently and in a hybrid team environment
-Ability to work self-sufficiently and identify areas where processes could be improved
Preferences:
-Demonstrated ability to professionally engage with people from diverse backgrounds through various communication channels, including email, social media, phone calls, and in-person conversations (e.g., experience recruiting research participants, canvassing, or conducting community outreach)
-Familiarity with programming and statistical software (e.g., R/Rstudio)
How To Apply:
Required Application Materials: a Resume, a Cover Letter, and Contact Information of 2 references
Best Consideration Date: April 10, 2026
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Required:
-Experience collecting data with human subjects
-Strong attention to detail
-Strong written and verbal communication skills
-Organizational and time management skills to follow up on many components of research projects, manage multiple projects, and keep projects moving forward
-Ability to troubleshoot and set up computers, equipment, software for research projects
-Ability to work independently and in a hybrid team environment
-Ability to work self-sufficiently and identify areas where processes could be improved
Preferences:
-Demonstrated ability to professionally engage with people from diverse backgrounds through various communication channels, including email, social media, phone calls, and in-person conversations (e.g., experience recruiting research participants, canvassing, or conducting community outreach)
-Familiarity with programming and statistical software (e.g., R/Rstudio)
How To Apply:
Required Application Materials: a Resume, a Cover Letter, and Contact Information of 2 references
Best Consideration Date: April 10, 2026
