*** NEEDED: Rockstar of Educational Research

We are a fast-paced research group with a start-up mentality and large ambitions for increasing the academic successes of all students. We study the mindsets that affect student performance and deliver our online programs to schools across the nation.

We are looking for a highly motivated, multi-talented individual to become the newest member of our research team and play critical roles as we continue to reach an increasing number of schools and students. AKA, we need a total rockstar.

We are looking for someone who (required):

1. is able to learn quickly and independently
2. can take on varied projects with minimal supervision
3. can work in a fast-paced environment with constantly changing priorities
4. is proficient with the R statistical language and familiar with college-level statistics
5. can be an advocate for our organization in a professional manner with school administrators and government officials in person, by phone, and in email communications
6. has exceptional written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills
7. is willing to learn basic financial accounting principles
8. is open to productive criticism and learning from their mistakes

An ideal candidate is also:

1. interested in acquiring new technical skills, including web development (HTML, JavaScript, Python), document formatting (LaTeX), and statistical analysis
2. experienced with software development, e.g., CS major/minor or experience building websites for pay or for fun
3. interested in psychological or educational research and able to understand and summarize academic articles.

Does this describe you? Then apply now by replying to this posting with a few paragraphs about yourself. And please reply with your name at the top in addition to "Rockstar"; e.g. "Michael Jones, Rockstar". We'll then ask you to reply with a resume. We look forward to hearing from you!

-Eric

Other information on the job:

-This will be a full-time provisional position for 3 months with competitive pay, after which will be transitioned to a fully benefited position as staff (including holidays, vacation, medical/dental, etc.).
-Our lab is located in the main quad of Stanford University near downtown Palo Alto and easily accessible by public transit
-Small and highly motivated team
-Check us out at www.perts.net to find out more.