Research Associate 1 - Psychology

University of Miami•Coral Gables, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Miami's College of Arts and Sciences has an exciting opportunity for a full time Research Associate 1 to work in Coral Gables, FL. The PRIDE Lab (Psychology of Racism, Identity, Diversity & Equity) in the Department of Psychology at the University of Miami, directed by Dr. Simon Howard, invites applications for a full-time Research Coordinator/Lab Manager position. The PRIDE Lab conducts social psychological research examining the causes, consequences, and lived experiences of racism and discrimination, as well as psychological processes related to identity, collective action, resilience, and social change. We are also engaged in research on the relationship between spiritual connectedness and loneliness which is funded by the John Templeton Foundation. Our work spans multiple contexts, including digital environments, community settings, and institutional systems and aims to produce scholarship that advances both scientific understanding and real-world impact. The position will begin July 2026 and is expected to last 1-2 years, with the possibility of extension contingent upon strong performance and funding availability. This position is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates seeking research experience before applying to PhD programs in social psychology or related fields. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, intellectually curious, and motivated to contribute to a collaborative and mission-driven research environment. Applicants should have strong research interests in social psychology, racism and discrimination, identity, health inequities, social justice, or religious cognition and should be eager to develop skills in research design, data collection, analysis, and scholarly writing. CORE JOB SUMMARY The Research Associate 1, GAB supports research activities for the assigned division by conducting laboratory experiments on assigned research projects. Moreover, the incumbent operates with the goal of advancing his/her expertise through continued education, training, and research.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related social science field required
No previous experience required, experience in social science research methods preferred
Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working in a social psychology or behavioral science research lab
Training in research methods and statistics
Experience with statistical analysis software (e.g., R, SPSS, Stata)
Familiarity with research platforms such as Qualtrics, Prolific, MTurk, or CloudResearch
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
Strong organizational and project management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Experience mentoring or supervising undergraduate students
Experience with data visualization, website management, or digital design tools
Intention to pursue a PhD in social psychology or a related field

Responsibilities

Understands and interprets research protocols and procedures.
Participates in the publication of significant results.
Maintains an overview of relevant research findings.
Ensures all research is undertaken according to good research practice.
Keeps abreast of current publications relative to methods, techniques, and developments within the area of research.
Collects, prepares, analyzes, dissects, and evaluates specimens or tissue cultures.
Operates and maintains laboratory equipment.
Performs a variety of routine assays, tests, and studies.
Performs calculations to complete research test results, collects data, and performs statistical analysis of laboratory results.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
Supporting the day-to-day operations of the PRIDE Lab
Coordinating multiple research projects examining topics such as racism, discrimination, identity, collective action, spirituality and loneliness, and health disparities
Recruiting, selecting, training, and mentoring undergraduate research assistants
Organizing and facilitating weekly lab meetings
Designing and implementing studies, including:
Preparing and managing IRB protocols
Programming online studies (e.g., Qualtrics)
Coordinating participant recruitment and compensation
Managing data storage, organization, and cleaning
Preparing datasets for statistical analysis
Assisting with data analysis and visualization
Preparing conference presentations, research reports, and manuscripts
Reviewing and editing academic writing and research materials
Supporting grant preparation and research documentation
Assisting with the lab’s public scholarship and outreach, including social media, research summaries, and website updates
Serving as the primary point of contact for PRIDE Lab communications