Social Science​/Humanities Research Associate II

Social Science/Humanities Research Associate II

Department of Psychology

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Earliest

Start Date:

Immediately

Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until May 31, 2027

Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS

The Research Associate II will coordinate an NIMH‑funded research study. The Mood Disorders Laboratory, part of the Institute for Mental Health Research, is hiring this position to advance our understanding of mood disorders, such as Major Depressive Disorder, through scientific research. The current project builds on prior work in cognitive bias modification for depression. This large‑scale clinical trial examines the efficacy of traditional, gamified, and placebo attention bias modification for adults with depression.

As a key member of the research team, the associate will be primarily responsible for coordinating day‑to‑day activities of the project: communication with the IRB, recruitment of participants, conducting psycho-physiological research (eye‑tracking), onboarding subjects into online intervention arms, conducting diagnostic clinical interviews, and assisting with scientific publications and conference submissions, among other duties.

• Coordinate day‑to‑day operations of the research study (e.g., participant recruitment and screening, scheduling and conducting study visits, reserving study space and resources, onboarding participants into online intervention arms, administering diagnostic clinical interviews, and conducting psycho-physiological assessments such as eye‑tracking).
• Manage and maintain study data and protocols, including overseeing data collection procedures, organizing study documentation, monitoring data quality, and preparing datasets for analysis.
• Assist with scheduling and facilitating study meetings (e.g., recruitment tracking, clinical interrater reliability, clinical supervision).
• Maintain regulatory documentation and assist with research compliance, including preparation and submission of IRB materials and NIH‑related documentation.
• Supervise and train undergraduate research assistants, including oversight of data entry, participant tracking, and other study support tasks.
• Assist with preparation of scientific manuscripts, conference presentations, and grant‑related materials.
• Other duties as assigned.

BA in psychology or other related area with at least two years of research experience. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

MS in Psychology or a related field and two or more years of full‑time research experience. Experience with psychological research involving structured or diagnostic clinical interviews and familiarity with research data management and statistical software (e.g., REDCap, RStudio).

$50,000

• May work around standard office conditions
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

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