Research Assistant - Dr. Anka Vujanovic - Trauma and Stress Studies Center

Job Title

Research Assistant - Dr. Anka Vujanovic - Trauma and Stress Studies Center

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Psychology

Proposed Minimum Salary

$3,250.00 monthly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & identities.  Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who We Are

The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences is engaged in research that falls into all five graduate areas of specialization:

• Behavioral and Cellular Neuroscience

• Clinical Psychology

• Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience Psychology

• Industrial/Organizational Psychology

• Social & Personality Psychology

In addition to the Department of Psychological and Brain Science’s 5 areas of specialization, we have overlapping research interests that bridge traditional areas of psychology. These primary research themes include: Affective Science; Diversity Science; Neuroscience; Personality and Individual Differences. To learn more please visit our site at https://liberalarts.tamu.edu/psychology/research/

What We Want

The overarching mission of the Trauma and Stress Studies Center (TaSSC), led by Dr. Anka Vujanovic, is to improve the health and well-being of adults who have experienced traumatic life events or who suffer from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and/or co-occurring conditions, such as substance use and suicidal thoughts and behaviors. We have several research goals: 

• We are interested in the investigation of risk and maintenance processes for subclinical and full (diagnostic) PTSD, particularly those that may be targeted via cognitive-behavioral strategies, so as to develop novel intervention approaches or improve engagement with or  outcomes of extant evidence-based treatments.   

• We are dedicated to the examination of biopsychosocial mechanisms underlying the highly prevalent co-occurrence of posttraumatic stress and substance use disorders so as to inform treatment development and refinement efforts for this difficult-to-treat population. 

• We are interested in examining clinical correlates of suicide risk among various trauma-exposed populations, including college students, first responders, military veterans, and treatment-seeking adults, so as to inform the development of evidence-based suicide risk assessments and prevention programs. 

The Research Assistant will assist the project coordinator (and other study team members) with data collection and management for several studies related to traumatic stress, substance use, and suicide. If this job description sounds interesting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity.

For more information, please contact Dr. Anka Vujanovic ([email protected] ) or Research Program Coordinator Kayla Hall, M.S. ([email protected] ).

What You Need to Know

Starting Salary: $3,250 per month

Required Education and Experience: 

• B.A./B.S. in Psychology

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Knowledge of laboratory maintenance and equipment

• Knowledge of computers and computer software related to the position

Preferred Qualifications: 

• At least one year of research experience focused on traumatic stress, substance use, suicide, and/or related conditions

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

• Proficiency in oral/written English

Responsibilities:

• Participant Recruitment & Screening: Conducts screening interviews for research participants. Aids in the recruitment of research participants.

• Data Organization & Management: Responsible for developing and implementing processes to assist the lab with data management for all ongoing studies. Keeps detailed records of data.

• Research Meetings: Attends lab research meetings. Assists with participant research sessions as applicable and performs other duties to support lab projects.

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application. 

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.