Research Assistant, Department of Psychology

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Work type:Postdoc / Research / Fellow
Location:Denver, CO
Categories:Admin / Executive / Office Support, Research
Division: Arts & Humanities/Social Sciences

The Department of Psychology at the University of Denver is research-oriented, valuing a collaborative and integrative approach to psychological science that fosters intellectual curiosity and innovation and invests in people in a supportive and inclusive environment. Our mission is to advance psychological science by generating and sharing new knowledge through collaborative scholarship, educating and mentoring student scholars, and contributing to the public good.

The College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences and the Psychology department are strongly committed to building a diverse and inclusive educational environment, which is in full accord with the value that DU places on its commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Candidates must demonstrate ability to integrate content and issues relating to, and to work effectively with, ethnically/racially diverse populations. The University of Denver endeavors to be a great university dedicated to the public good and to uphold the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. The University recognizes that its success is dependent on how well it lives these values, including how we engage, support, and champion members both at DU and in the greater community. DU is situated in the Denver metro area, a vibrant urban center in the Rocky Mountain region, home to more than 3 million people. Our metropolitan location supports collaboration across local universities. DU, ranked in the top 100 universities in the country, is comprised of 5800 undergraduates (600+ psychology majors), 8000 graduate students (55 Psychology graduate students), and 700+ full-time faculty. The University recently received recognition as an R1 by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

Position Summary

The Research Assistant will be responsible for a number of tasks related to federally-funded studies, some basic science research studies, some on community-based interventions (e.g., programs teens, families, perinatal health). The primary responsibilities for the Research Assistant are assisting Principal Investigators and the study team with all stages of the research, from IRB submission and maintenance, recruiting/enrolling participants, running with research study visits and administering surveys, and data entry and cleaning. Administrative and clerical tasks are also included, such as scheduling, note taking, other record keeping, database management, and purchasing office supplies and materials. The Research Assistant will work very closely with other research staff and community partners, and therefore must have excellent interpersonal skills. This position requires an in-person, flexible schedule and the ability to travel to various locations around metro Denver. The position is fulltime and comes with University of Denver’s full benefits package.

Essential Functions

The primary responsibilities for the Research Assistant are:

• Outreach to participants, managing data, and data collection (e.g., participant enrollment, survey administration)
• Other research-related tasks (e.g., literature reviews, publication support)
• Administrative meetings
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong mathematical skills
• Strong reasoning ability
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively and diplomatically with a variety of stakeholders in person, by phone, through written project materials and by email
• Ability to draft narrative reports and correspondence
• Time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
• Skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word), SPSS
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluency in Spanish
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud, REDCap, Qualtrics
• Prior experience working as a research assistant in psychology research

Working Environment

1. Standard office environment.
2. Unexpected interruptions occur often and stress level is moderate to high.
3. Noise level is quiet to moderate.

Physical Activities

1. Ability to sit in front of a computer for an extended period of time.
2. Occasionally required to move about the office/campus with the capability of transporting objects up to 20 lbs.

Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week.

Application Deadline
For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) April 10, 2024.

Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Salary Grade

The salary grade number for this position is 6.

Hourly Range:
The hourly range for the position is $20.00-$25.00

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.

Benefits:
The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver .

Please include the following documents with your application:
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Denver prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University's educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; Equal Pay Act; Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Workers' Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non‑Discrimination‑Statement .

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.