Social Science​/Humanities Research Associate

Job Summary

Job Posting

Title:

Social Science/Humanities Research Associate I

Hiring Department:
Department of Psychology

Position Open To:
All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

20

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt from FLSA

Earliest

Start Date:

Immediately

Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until Aug 14, 2027

Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

General Notes:
The Social Science/Humanities Research Associate I supports the lab's eating disorders research program by conducting structured clinical interviews with patients, contributing to the development of the Teen Growth web-based application, and managing and analyzing study data. This half-time position bridges clinical assessment, research technology, and data science to advance the lab's research on adolescent eating disorders. This is a one year fixed-term position.

This position is scheduled for 20 weekly hours.

Purpose:

The Social Science/Humanities Research Associate I supports the lab's eating disorders research program by contributing to the development of the Teen Growth web-based application.

• Conduct clinical interviews and diagnostic assessments with eating disorder patients, including scheduling, administering structured/semi-structured interviews, and documenting findings in accordance with study protocols and IRB requirements.
• Contribute to the design, development, testing, and maintenance of the Teen Growth web-based application, collaborating with the research and technical team to translate study requirements into functional features.
• Manage, clean, and analyze research data in the lab, including maintaining databases, ensuring data quality and integrity, and conducting statistical analyses to support ongoing studies and publications.

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, public health, cognitive science, computer science, or a related field.
• Experience conducting structured or semi-structured clinical/diagnostic interviews, or comparable direct experience working with clinical populations.
• Demonstrated proficiency in data management and statistical analysis using tools, including REDCap.

• Prior experience working with eating disorder or adolescent/pediatric populations in a clinical or research setting.
• Experience with web application development and/or research data platforms such as REDCap.

$24,000 Work Shift 20 Scheduled Weekly Hours.

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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