Research Associate II

Job Posting

Title: Research Associate II
Department: Dell Medical School
Location: Austin, TX
Hours: 40 per week
FLSA Status: Exempt
Start Date: Immediately
Duration: Until Aug 31, 2026

Purpose: The Research Associate II will provide research assistance with administrative tasks associated with a research study in the Department of Psychiatry at UT Austin, including facilitation and technical support of study intervention training and learning collaborative components, tracking participants, ensuring participant payment and communication.

• Participant recruitment and enrollment: sends recruitment emails, flyers, research information sheets, potential use of social media.
• Participant tracking: review data using REDCap, Excel, etc.; track compensation, send reminders, manage correspondence.
• Facilitation of SFA/HRW intervention components: provide technical support for trainings and learning collaboratives; follow established protocols.

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least two years of research experience
• Demonstrated organizational skills
• Public speaking or communication experience
• Excellent written, oral, interpersonal communication skills
• Compassionate, sensitive interaction with participants
• Facilitation of trainings and collaboratives
• Good social media skills
• Detail orientation, follow-through, problem‑solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word and willingness to learn other technologies
• Independent and team work ability
• Approachable and engaging demeanor
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology or communications (or compatible social sciences, business, marketing).
• Experience with human subject research and clinical trial work.
• Experience with REDCap and TANGO gift card systems.
• Experience with human subjects and clinical trial work.

$45,000 plus depending on qualifications.

Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation. Assigned on‑campus with most work on-site; up to three flex days per week may be remote as approved. Requires reliable internet and suitable workspace.

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references (at least one supervisory reference)
• Letter of interest

The University of Texas at Austin complies fully with federal and state non‑discrimination laws and is an equal opportunity employer. No discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, or veteran status.

A criminal history background check will be required for finalists under consideration for this position.

Pay transparency:
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