Researcher 1 - Social Science

Provides expertise in support of research projects in social science, behavioral science, or humanities, including psychology, sociology, education, etc. Performs advanced testing procedures, data collection, and analysis. Prepares reports. May work with human subjects and contribute to grant proposal development. Ensures experiments are performed according to specifications. May make recommendations to changes in procedure, processes, or experimental design. May prepare and/or edit research papers, proposals and reports. Understands and applies fundamental theoretical concepts. Develops understanding of advanced theoretical concepts. Duties: Work is varied and somewhat difficult. Originality and ingenuity is required. Supervision: Receives direct supervision referring complex situation to higher levels.

Additional Information:

The Research on Emotion, Substance Treatment Outcomes, & Racial Equity (RESTORE) Laboratory at the University of Houston's Psychology Department under the direction of Drs. Michael Zvolensky and Brooke Redmond is currently looking for motivated and committed full-time research assistants to assist with the coordination and data collection process of research projects. The research assistant will assist with various research projects, including ecological momentary assessment studies focused on examining the role of microaggressions on various health behaviors (e.g., physical inactivity, emotional eating, alcohol use) among Hispanic individuals as well as mobile app interventions aimed to improve anxiety and alcohol use among Hispanic and Black/African American individuals.

Under the supervision of assigned faculty members, the research assistant will provide supervision of volunteer research assistants; conduct a variety of research procedures; manage the recruitment of research subjects; collect, manage, analyze and process data; handle regulatory documentation (IRB-related); perform literature reviews; manage lab meetings, engage in data analysis and manuscript preparation, and project coordination.

Bachelors Degree and 1 year experience

Position requirements include:

• Two-year commitment 

• Prior research assistant experience

• Familiarity working with human subjects and with experimental research

• CV and cover letter

 
Salary: Commensurate with experience. 
Required Attachments by Candidate: Resume, Cover Letter/Letter of Application 
Work Locations
: 
University of Houston 
4800 Calhoun 
 Houston 77204
Employee Status
: Regular/Benefits 
Job Posting
: Feb 1, 2024, 4:23:23 PM