Social Science​/Humanities Research Associate

Position: Social Science/Humanities Research Associate I
## Social Science/Humanities Research Associate IApplylocations:
UT MAIN CAMPUS time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 8 Days Agojob requisition :
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** Job Posting

Title:

** Social Science/Humanities Research Associate I**---
- **** Hiring Department:
** Department of Psychology**---
- **** Position Open To:
** All Applicants**---
- **** Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

** 40**---
- **** FLSA Status:
** Non-Exempt from FLSA**---
- **** Earliest

Start Date:

** Aug 16, 2026**---
- **** Position Duration:
** Expected to Continue Until Aug 15, 2028**---
- ***
* Location:

** UT MAIN CAMPUS**---
- **** Job Details:**## General Notes The Eating-related Methodology, Behaviors, and Risk (EMBARK) Lab is seeking a full-time research coordinator to assist with the development and implementation of several projects. The EMBARK lab is directed by Dr. Katherine Schaumberg, with a focus on the distinction between adaptive and maladaptive patterns of eating and exercise. The coordinator will assist in developing study protocols and IRB applications, along with recruitment and assessment of participants with eating disorders, social media management, data management, involvement in analysis of genomic and behavioral data, and preparation of scientific presentations and manuscripts.

This opportunity is ideal for an individual who would like to pursue graduate education in areas such as: clinical, counseling, or sport psychology; exercise science; nutrition; population health; data science. Applicants should be interested in working in a lab community that values empirical inquiry, psychological flexibility, and intensive collaboration. This is a fixed-term position.
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Coordinates clinical research studies, performing related tasks and activities. Collects information, recruits, screens, selects, determines eligibility, and enrolls study participants and ensures subjects follow the research protocol.##

Job Duties:

* Schedules logistics, determines workflows, and secures resources for a defined clinical research trial(s)
* Recruits, screens, selects, determines eligibility and enrolls trial participants, collects information, and answers questions under supervision of a licensed professional. May perform basic medical assessments after completion of required training/certification, such as collecting vital signs, obtaining weight, and performing phlebotomy
* Manages research workflow components, collects, prepares, processes, and submits participant data and samples to appropriate entities, adhering to research protocols
* Identifies work unit resources needs and manages supply and equipment inventory
* Serves as an initial point of contact for clinical research participants and clinical staff, providing information regarding research procedures, expectations, and informational inquiries. Ensures participants follow the research protocol and alerts Principal Investigator of issues
* Conduct clinical assessments.
* Data management
* Other related duties as assigned.##

Required Qualifications:

* Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in Psychology or a related field (e.g. Population Health, Nutrition, Exercise Science)##

Preferred Qualifications:

* Experience with human research subjects preferred.
* Experience with phlebotomy and blood processing preferred.
* Experience with data management in R preferred## Salary Range:* $45,000-$50,000## Required Materials:
* Resume/CV
* 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
* Letter of interest##

Working Conditions:

* Hybrid;
Must be located in Austin, TX
** Important*
* ** for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:
** You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  

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