Social Science/Humanities Research Associate I

Responsibilities

• Coordinating recruitment efforts for an ongoing clinical trial that examines a community based aerobic exercise intervention for smoking cessation in adults with high anxiety sensitivity.
• Organizing and overseeing data collection and study protocols, including management, cleaning, and preparation of data collected via online survey platforms (REDCap, R-Studio, Qualtrics).
• Interfacing with research and clinical staff to maintain effective communication regarding participant scheduling, data management, and quality control.
• Conducting clinical interviews and preparing assessments.
• Maintaining and revising IRB protocols and assisting with research compliance reports and procedures.
• Supervision of undergraduate students conducting data entry and other tasks.
• Required Qualifications
• A minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or a related field and prior research experience (including experience as a student) though relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Requirements

• Has prior research experience in a psychology lab, speaks English and Spanish, and has experience with the data management and use of software programs for statistical analysis such as REDCap and R-Studio.
• Salary
• $40,000
• Working Conditions
• May work around biohazards
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Required Materials
• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest
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• Employment Eligibility:
• Retirement Plan Eligibility:
• The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. ----
• Background Checks:
• A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
• Equal Opportunity Employer:
• The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer , complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equ

Benefits

Additional Information

Job Posting Title: Social Science/Humanities Research Associate I ---- Hiring Department: Department of Psychology ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ---- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt from FLSA ---- Earliest Start Date: Immediately ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Aug 01, 2027 ---- Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS ---- Job Details: General Notes The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills; demonstrate strong organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail; show proficiency in managing multiple tasks and working both independently as well as with a team. The Research Associate will be provided with training in clinical assessments and will gain experience in general research administration and the preparation of publications and conference presentations. The position is funded by the National Cancer Institute and will be supervised by Dr. Jasper Smits ( smits@utexas.edu ). For more information about the trial, please see https://www.anxietyandhealthbehaviorslab.org/research . Position is a fixed-term 1 year position.

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