Research Assistant - Mathur

Job Title

Research Assistant - Mathur

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Psychology

Proposed Minimum Salary

$15.25 hourly

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 for all visitors, students, faculty, and staff by promoting a culture that embraces inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability.  Diverse perspectives, talents, and identities are vital to accomplishing our mission and living our core values .

Who we are

The Department of Psychology 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 Psychology’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

This position will be performing research duties that span disciplinary approaches and levels of the research process. An advanced level of technical skill in human psycho-physics is required, and will be assessed as part of the interview process. Primary job duties will include implementing the standardized quantitative sensory testing protocols in addition to the recruitment and scheduling of participants, keeping meticulous study records, data management, maintenance of lab equipment and supplies, and training student research assistants. The selected candidate will subscribe to and support our commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability as stated above. If this description appeals to you, we encourage you to apply for this great opportunity.

What you need to know

Cover Letter/Resume’: A cover letter and resume’ are strongly recommended. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.

COVID-19 information:  Texas A&M University monitors local, state and federally mandated health guidelines to keep students, employees, prospective employees, and visitors as safe as possible. For the latest information regarding Texas A&M’s COVID-19 response, please visit the University’s COVID-19 website . For COVID-19 employment-related information, please visit the Division of Human Resources and Organizational Effectiveness’ COVID-19 website .

Required Education and Experience:

• Appropriate Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Training in advanced/independent operations involved in human psycho-physical assessment
• Demonstrated precision and manual skill in technical methods of human psycho-physical assessment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated high attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people and be helpful, respectful, approachable, and team oriented
• Ability to build strong working relationships and a positive work environment
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others
• Demonstrated precision and skill in related methodologies

Other Requirements or Other Factors

• Research study visits last approximately 3 hours, involve longer periods of sitting/standing/bending in order to implement the quantitative sensory protocols
• The typical schedule is 8-5, M-F, with the expectation of working on-site in the laboratory

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, or related field
• Experience with human pain research or similar methodologies (e.g., EEG, EMG).
• Experience with human subjects research

Preferred Licenses and Certifications:

• Certification in quantitative sensory methods or can be acquired on the job

Responsibilities:

• Data collection - quantitative sensory testing

• Research administration - research compliance, participant recruitment/scheduling, laboratory management

• Training and supervising research assistants

• Maintenance - maintaining lab equipment, supplies, condition and performs other duties as assigned.

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.

In accordance with the federal contractor vaccination mandate , specific facilities at The Texas A&M System may be considered a covered contractor workplace with covered contractor employees. Therefore, successful applicants for this position may be subject to the federal mandate to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment unless an approved medical or religious accommodation is in place.

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.

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