Research Technology Coordinator

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:

October 29, 2026

If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):

107N-YN_CS_NPS - Program Coordinator

Business Title:

Research Technology Coordinator

Employee Type:

Classified (+) (Fixed Term)

Position Details:

The Opportunity: We are seeking a motivated and tech-savvy Research Technology Coordinator to support multidisciplinary research studies involving wearable and environmental sensing technologies. This role involves direct interaction with both researchers and study participants to ensure smooth deployment, operation, and support of data collection tools such as smartwatches and smart home sensors. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator with technical aptitude and an interest in supporting research in psychology, computer science, and health-related fields.

Additional Information:

This is a part-time (50% FTE), project position. This position is overtime eligible.

Project End Date: This is a project position expected to end on April 30, 2027. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.

Monthly Salary pro-rated at 50% FTE: $1,869 - $2,490 | Range 41 | Successful candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28.

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Classified staff and Total Compensation.

Required Qualifications:

• High school graduation or equivalent AND two years of experience in the program specialty of wearable and environmental sensing technologies OR equivalent education/experience.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences

• Experience with wearable devices, sensors, or other data collection technologies is preferred

• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously

• Prior experience in a multidisciplinary research or academic setting

Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

About Department - School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Area/College: Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture
Department Name: School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Location: Pullman, WA

Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

1) Resume
2) Cover Letter

External candidates, upload all documents in the “Application Document” section of your application.

Current WSU Employees (internal candidates), before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application.

Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.

Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.

Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Time Type:

Part time

Position Term:

>6 to <9 Month

Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities.

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