Research Associate, Research Assistant

Job Title

Research Associate, Research Assistant

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Psychology

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)

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

We are looking for a Research Associate/ Research Assistant to join our team, contributing to our research project by conducting WIN-Cati telephone and online survey interviews of opioid treatment provider programs, nationwide. This opportunity has many great benefits. Consider working with other leading researchers, receiving mentorship and performing pivotal tasks to accomplish the project's goals that could influence your career development and growth. We need an individual who subscribes to and supports our commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability (IDEA) as stated above. If this description appeals to you, we encourage you to apply.
 

What you need to know

Please note: This is a temporary, part-time opportunity.

Compensation : $20 hourly

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Required Education and Experience:

Research Assistant:

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field

Research Associate:

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, or related field

• Two years’ of relevant professional experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others

• Strong verbal communication skills

Preferred Experience:

• Previous research experience, obtaining informed consent from human subjects

• Experience administering telephone surveys in a research environment

• Experience with specialized software and basic PC skills

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to read interview scripts, record responses on paper or onto a computer

Preferred Licenses and Certifications:

• Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI Program) certification for colleges and universities

• Completed Human Subjects training and HIPAA training

Responsibilities:

• Participate in administering and reviewing surveys

• Participate in data collection, management and calculations

• Maintain a good working knowledge of all assigned protocols and reporting requirements

• Safeguard confidentiality of subjects

• Perform other duties as assigned

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University and TAMHSC, 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.

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