Research Associate
About The Position
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. This position is in the Department of Psychology at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. It is funded through grants and/or contracts and is contingent upon continuation of that funding and satisfactory job performance. The position may require work beyond normal office hours and/or on weekends; no set number of hours or length of employment is guaranteed. Compensation is commensurate with the selected candidate’s education and experience.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in psychology, neuroscience, behavioral science, or a related field.
- Two years of related experience in a specialized and relevant field of research.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Screen and recruit potential study participants using established eligibility criteria and procedures.
- Coordinate participant scheduling, communication, study-related instructions, retention, and follow-up activities in collaboration with research personnel.
- Coordinate with researchers regarding participant availability and research session scheduling.
- Assist with participant compensation processes according to established procedures.
- Prepare and set up research sessions; conduct or assist with sessions and coordinate them in accordance with established study protocols.
- Maintain research documentation and records related to assigned studies.
- Assist with the collection, preparation, and maintenance of Institutional Review Board (IRB) documentation to support compliance with research protocols and requirements.
- Contribute to the preparation and development of manuscripts, publications, and other scholarly materials resulting from project research.
- Assist with data collection and other research activities.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Prescription drug coverage
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Long-term disability insurance
- 12–15 days of annual paid holidays
- Up to eight hours of paid sick leave each month
- 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 and webinars
- Limited financial support to attend conferences and workshops
- Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while employed at Texas A&M
- Living Well employee wellness program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
