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Research Assistant

Texas A&M University132 open roles

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$45,000 a year
Where
College Station, TX
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13.3% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. Texas A&M University postings stay open a median of 14 days.

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  5. 35.7%30 days
  6. 59.1%60 days
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Texas A&M University median: 14 days open

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Job Title

Research Assistant

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Psychology

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

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The Research on Eating-disorder Solutions, Evaluations, and Timing (RESET) lab within Texas A&M University’s Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences is hiring for a new Research Assistant to help coordinate grant-funded clinical trial studies and basic science research in eating disorders.

Working under the direction of Dr. Angeline Bottera, Director of the RESET Lab, the Research Assistant will collaborate with undergraduate research assistants and research partners. This position may be particularly well-suited for those looking to gain post-baccalaureate research experience prior to pursuing a PhD in clinical psychology. Responsibilities for this position will include participant recruitment and testing, research data management and analysis, coordination of lab activities and schedules, support of IRB and grant submissions, supervision of student assistants, and assistance with publications.

Opportunities to Contribute

  • Foster a collaborative, respectful, and supportive lab environment and provide constructive feedback to undergraduate research assistants.
  • Supervise, train, and support undergraduate research assistants.
  • Coordinate research projects, assign tasks, and monitor progress.
  • Schedule and oversee laboratory activities and research team meetings.
  • Prepare and manage IRB submissions, amendments, and related documentation.
  • Support participant recruitment, enrollment, and research assessments.
  • Conduct structured clinical and qualitative research interviews.
  • Manage, clean, and maintain research data and datasets.
  • Perform basic statistical analyses and assist with data reporting.
  • Coordinate data storage, organization, and sharing activities.
  • Assist with the preparation of grant applications, progress reports, manuscripts, and other research publications.

Qualifications

  • B.A./B.S in Psychology or related field.

A well-qualified candidate may also possess:

  • One year of experience as a research assistant or technician in a research laboratory as evidenced by application materials.
  • Coursework or prior training in clinical psychology or a behavioral health research setting, ideally in human subjects research.
  • Experience in laboratory management or administration.
  • Experience recruiting, screening, and testing participants in research studies.
  • Proficient computer knowledge to interface with a variety of database, statistical, and processing software, such as SPSS, R, Qualtrics, and REDCap.
  • Experience working on grant-funded research projects.
  • Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to positively and professionally interact with participants and staff.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
  • Demonstrated high attention to detail.
  • Ability to work well with people and be helpful, respectful, approachable, and team oriented.
  • Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Salary: Starting at $45,000.00. Commensurate with education and experience. Special Note: This position is funded by grant and/or contract funding, which is renewed through provisions of the grantor of the contract. Therefore, continuation of this position will be reviewed annually and is contingent upon continuation of funding from these grants and/or contracts, as well as satisfactory job performance.

What You Need to Do:

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Why Texas A&M University?

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences is engaged in research that falls into all five graduate areas of specialization:

  • Behavioral and Cellular Neuroscience
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience Psychology
  • Industrial/Organizational Psychology
  • Social & Personality Psychology

In addition to the Department of Psychological and Brain Science’s 5 areas of specialization, we have overlapping research interests that bridge traditional areas of psychology. These primary research themes include Affective Science; Neuroscience; Personality and Individual Differences. To learn more please visit our site at https://artsci.tamu.edu/psychological-brain-sciences/index.html

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.

  • Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums.
  • 12-15 days of annual paid holidays.
  • Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month.
  • Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
  • Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
  • Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more.
  • Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee.
  • Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees.

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

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