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Research Associate in Psychology and Human-Subjects Research at Texas A&M University Texas A&M University in United States
Degree Level
not provided
Field of study
Behavioral Science
Funding
Compensation is commensurate with the selected candidate's education and experience. The position is funded through grants and/or contracts and is contingent on continuation of that funding and satisfactory job performance. The full-time staff role includes employee benefits such as medical, prescription, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, retirement enrollment, wellness programs, professional development, and tuition assistance.
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United States
University
Texas A&M University
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About this position
Texas A&M University is seeking a Research Associate in the Department of Psychology, based in College Station, Texas. The role provides technical research support for studies involving human participants, with a primary focus on participant recruitment, eligibility screening, scheduling, communication, and study coordination.
The successful candidate will support the participant pool, maintain accurate and confidential participant records, coordinate research sessions, assist with participant compensation procedures, and prepare materials for data collection. They may conduct or assist with research sessions according to established protocols, maintain study documentation, and help prepare Institutional Review Board materials for research compliance. The position also contributes to manuscripts, publications, and other scholarly materials arising from project research.
The research environment spans the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences' areas of Behavioral and Cellular Neuroscience, Clinical Psychology, Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience Psychology, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, and Social and Personality Psychology. Related research themes include affective science, neuroscience, personality, and individual differences, offering an interdisciplinary setting for applied psychology and behavioral research.
The associate will work collaboratively with research personnel and participants while developing practical experience in human-subjects research coordination, research documentation, data collection, and scholarly communication at a major research university.
Funding details
Compensation is commensurate with the selected candidate's education and experience. The position is funded through grants and/or contracts and is contingent on continuation of that funding and satisfactory job performance. The full-time staff role includes employee benefits such as medical, prescription, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, retirement enrollment, wellness programs, professional development, and tuition assistance.
What's required
A bachelor's degree in psychology, neuroscience, behavioral science, or a related field and two years of related experience in a specialized and relevant research field are required. Preferred qualifications include experience recruiting, screening, or scheduling research participants; human-subjects research; maintaining participant records or databases; communicating with participants or the public; using computer scheduling or calendaring software; strong written and verbal communication, organization, scheduling, attention to detail, and multitasking skills; professional communication; confidentiality; following research protocols; and cooperative teamwork. Applicants must provide complete application data or attach a complete resume; a cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. Employment is contingent on credential verification and a criminal history investigation.
How to apply
Select the Apply button on the Texas A&M University job page to begin the online application. Enter all required job application data or upload a complete resume; submitting a cover letter and resume is strongly recommended.
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