Research Technician II

The University of Arizona, United States

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Location: Tucson, ARIZONA
Job Type: FullTime
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Research Technician II
Posting Number req19256
Department Psychology
Department Website Link
Location Main Campus
Address Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights This position is for a project coordinator of two federally funded projects. The first project is a mobile sensing study. The position requires the recruitment and onboarding of research participants into a long-term (6 months) research study and monitor the incoming data (for accrual and quality). The study collects psychophysiological signals (from a smartwatch), behavioral data such as step counts and location data (from a smartphone sensing app), and mobile videogame performance (from a research gaming app). Responsibilities further include contacting participants who are having difficulties with the study (e.g., dead sensors), managing participant compensation, and fielding questions from participants. The second project requires the preparation, cleaning, and management of data from two speech tasks as part of a larger grant on healthy aging (the Precision Aging Network). Opportunities to support and help with the data analysis for this project exist. In both projects, the project coordinator works closely with an interdisciplinary team of psychologists, engineers, physicians, and computer scientists. Dependability; diligence; detail-orientation; self-motivated; ability to work independently; excellent social skills

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

 Project 1 data collection (i.e. recruiting and running participants)

Project 1 data management (daily data monitoring, participant payment, and data quality check)

Project 2 data preparation and cleaning

Project 2 support of and help with data analysis

Other administrative and research tasks related to the project (incl. attend meetings, communicate with team members, report preparation, help with literature search, etc.)
Minimum Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent learning attained through experience required.
  • Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience
Preferred Qualifications
FLSA Non-Exempt
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week 40
Job FTE 1.0
Work Calendar Fiscal
Job Category Research
Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay $16.50-$20.63
Compensation Type hourly rate
Grade 3
Compensation Guidance The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.
The Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator .
Grade Range Minimum $16.5
Grade Range Midpoint $20.63
Grade Range Maximum $24.75
Career Stream and Level OC2
Job Family Research & Lab
Job Function Research
Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies 1
Target Hire Date 4/22/2024
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates Matthias Mehl
[email protected]
Open Date 4/11/2024
Open Until Filled Yes
Documents Needed to Apply Resume and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant
Diversity Statement At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.
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