Research Associate

Job Title Research Associate

Agency Texas A&M University

Department Psychology

Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate

Job Location College Station, Texas

Job Type Staff

Job Description

Here’s a Glimpse of the Job The Research Associate, under general supervision, performs technical research support with a primary focus on participant recruitment, screening, scheduling, and coordination for research studies. The selected candidate will support the participant pool, maintain participant records, coordinate research sessions, and assist with data collection and other research activities.

Opportunities to Contribute

• Screens and recruits potential study participants using established eligibility using criteria and procedures.
• Coordinates participant scheduling, communication, study-related instructions, retention, and follow-up activities in collaboration with research personnel.
• Coordinates with researchers regarding participant availability and research session scheduling.
• Assists with participant compensation processes in accordance with established procedures.
• Prepares and sets up research sessions and conducts or assists with research sessions and coordinates with established study protocols.
• Maintains research documentation and records related to assigned studies.
• Assists with the collection, preparation and maintenance of Institutional Review Board (IRB) documentation to support compliance with research protocols and requirements.
• Contributes to the preparation and development of manuscripts, publications, and other scholarly materials resulting from project research.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, neuroscience, behavioral science, or a related field.
• Two years of related experience in specialized and relevant field of research.

A well-qualified candidate may also possess:

• Experience recruiting, screening, or scheduling participants for research studies.
• Experience working with human-subjects research.
• Experience maintaining research participant records or databases.
• Experience communicating with research participants or members of the public.
• Experience with computer scheduling software or calendaring systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and scheduling skills.
• Ability to communicate professionally with research participants.
• Ability to maintain accurate and confidential research records.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to follow established research protocols and procedures.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate based on the selected candidate’s education and experience. Schedule/Location: This position may require work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends. As such, TAMU does not guarantee any set number of hours or length of employment in this role. Special Note: This position is funded from grant and/or contract funding, which is renewed through provisions of the grantor of the contract. Therefore, this position is contingent upon continuation of funding from these grants and/or contracts, as well as satisfactory job performance.

What You Need to Do:

Select the Apply button to begin your application. Submitting a cover letter and resume is strongly recommended and will help us with the review process. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.

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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