Research Assistant

Texas A&M • College Station, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The RESET lab in Texas A&M University’s Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences is hiring a Research Assistant to coordinate grant-funded clinical trial studies and basic science research in eating disorders. The position works under the direction of Dr. Angeline Bottera, Director of the RESET Lab, and collaborates with undergraduate research assistants and research partners. It may be particularly suited to candidates seeking post-baccalaureate research experience before pursuing a PhD in clinical psychology.

The role supports participant recruitment and testing, research data management and analysis, lab activities and scheduling, IRB and grant submissions, supervision of student assistants, and research publications. The position is funded by grants and/or contracts. Continuation is reviewed annually and depends on continued funding and satisfactory job performance.

Requirements

• B.A. or B.S. in Psychology or a related field.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to interact positively and professionally with participants and staff.
• Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to work well with people and be helpful, respectful, approachable, and team-oriented.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience as a research assistant or technician in a research laboratory.
• Coursework or prior training in clinical psychology or a behavioral health research setting, ideally involving human subjects research.
• Experience in laboratory management or administration.
• Experience recruiting, screening, and testing participants in research studies.
• Proficiency with database, statistical, and processing software such as SPSS, R, Qualtrics, and REDCap.
• Experience working on grant-funded research projects.

Responsibilities

• 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 grant applications, progress reports, manuscripts, and other research publications.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, and long-term disability insurance; Texas A&M contributes to employee health and basic life premiums.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 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.
• Free exercise programs and release time.
• Free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support for conferences and workshops.
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while employed at Texas A&M.
• Living Well employee wellness program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level