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Purdue University is hiring a Research Operations Administrator to support multiple scientific projects in the Department of Psychological Sciences. The role involves managing daily research activities, improving systems and processes, communicating with project teams and stakeholders, and potentially supervising research staff to drive project success.

Highlights

Support and coordinate daily research activities in psychological sciences projects.
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance team effectiveness.
Communicate effectively with team members, scholars, students, and partner institutions.
Manage multiple tasks, maintain organized records, and meet deadlines within research workflows.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Word, and comfort with digital tools including Google Workspace, Slack, and research databases.
Familiarity with IRB procedures, grant reporting, academic publishing, and basic programming environments like Python and R.
Bachelor's degree required with at least one year of related experience.
Experience or knowledge helpful in managing data workflows, psychology or cognitive science background, and AI or machine learning research.
Purdue offers a substantial benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, and paid time off.
Employment requires a background check; Purdue does not sponsor employment authorization for this position.

Research Operations Administrator, Associate Full Description

Job Summary

The Research Operations Administrator will provide vital support for multiple scientific projects within the Department of Psychological Sciences at Purdue University by ensuring the smooth execution of daily research activities through exceptional administrative oversight and effective communication with project team members and stakeholders. Responsibilities include identifying and implementing improvements to systems and processes to enhance team effectiveness. Advanced candidates may take on more complex project tasks, contribute to the establishment of project goals and deliverables, and assist in supervising research staff. This position requires strong organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills to foster collaboration and drive project success in a dynamic research environment.

At Purdue, we believe that the success of every employee – every member of our Boilermaker community – is built on six pillars: Integrity, Respect, Honor, Inclusion, Innovation and Growth.

What We’re Looking For:

Required:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA)
One year of related experience.

Skills needed:

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, demonstrated across academic, technical, and public-facing contexts
Strong interpersonal and collaboration abilities, engaging effectively with diverse teams of scholars, students, and partner institutions
Proven professionalism, initiative, and collegiality as an integral member of research teams
Excellent organizational and time management skills, with meticulous attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced research environment
Skilled in accurate and organized record-keeping and reporting
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with particular expertise in Excel and Word
Technically fluent and comfortable with digital tools, including cloud-based platforms, collaborative applications (such as Google Workspace and Slack), and research databases
Familiar with Institutional Review Board (IRB) procedures, grant reporting requirements, and academic publishing workflows
Basic understanding of programming environments (e.g., Python, R) and version control tools (e.g., GitHub)
Experienced in online digital marketing

What is Helpful:

Demonstrated experience managing comprehensive data workflows, including participant data tracking, secure file management, and implementation of reproducible research practices
Solid background or familiarity in psychology, cognitive science, or related behavioral sciences
Proven experience contributing to research projects involving artificial intelligence, machine learning, or conversational agents

Additional Information:

Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
A background check will be required for employment in this position
FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period
Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days
Benefits Summary: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/employeebenefits/benefits_enrollment/pdf/summaries/2024/Benefits-summary-Admin-Prof-2024.pdf

Purdue University is an EO/AA university.

Original Job Description

Job Summary

At Purdue, we believe that the success of every employee – every member of our Boilermaker community – is built on six pillars: Integrity, Respect, Honor, Inclusion, Innovation and Growth.

What We’re Looking For:

Required:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA)
One year of related experience.

Skills needed:

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, demonstrated across academic, technical, and public-facing contexts
Strong interpersonal and collaboration abilities, engaging effectively with diverse teams of scholars, students, and partner institutions
Proven professionalism, initiative, and collegiality as an integral member of research teams
Excellent organizational and time management skills, with meticulous attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced research environment
Skilled in accurate and organized record-keeping and reporting
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with particular expertise in Excel and Word
Technically fluent and comfortable with digital tools, including cloud-based platforms, collaborative applications (such as Google Workspace and Slack), and research databases
Familiar with Institutional Review Board (IRB) procedures, grant reporting requirements, and academic publishing workflows
Basic understanding of programming environments (e.g., Python, R) and version control tools (e.g., GitHub)
Experienced in online digital marketing

What is Helpful:

Demonstrated experience managing comprehensive data workflows, including participant data tracking, secure file management, and implementation of reproducible research practices
Solid background or familiarity in psychology, cognitive science, or related behavioral sciences
Proven experience contributing to research projects involving artificial intelligence, machine learning, or conversational agents

Additional Information:

Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
A background check will be required for employment in this position
FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period
Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days
Benefits Summary: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/employeebenefits/benefits_enrollment/pdf/summaries/2024/Benefits-summary-Admin-Prof-2024.pdf

Purdue University is an EO/AA university.

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