Research Assistant

** Job Title
** Research Assistant
** Agency
* * Texas A&M University
** Department
* * Psychology
* * Proposed Minimum Salary
** Commensurate
* * Job Location
** College Station, Texas
** Job Type
** Staff
* * Job Description
**** Here's a Glimpse of the Job
** The Research on Eating-disorder Solutions, Evaluations, and Timing (RESET) lab within Texas A&M University's Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences is hiring for a new Research Assistant to help coordinate grant-funded clinical trial studies and basic science research in eating disorders.

Working under the direction of Dr. Angeline Bottera, Director of the RESET Lab, the Research Assistant will collaborate with undergraduate research assistants and research partners. This position may be particularly well-suited for those looking to gain post-baccalaureate research experience prior to pursuing a PhD in clinical psychology. Responsibilities for this position will include participant recruitment and testing, research data management and analysis, coordination of lab activities and schedules, support of IRB and grant submissions, supervision of student assistants, and assistance with publications.
** Opportunities to Contribute
*** Foster a collaborative, respectful, and supportive lab environment and provide constructive feedback to undergraduate research assistants.
* Supervise, train, and support undergraduate research assistants.
* Coordinate research projects, assign tasks, and monitor progress.
* Schedule and oversee laboratory activities and research team meetings.
* Prepare and manage IRB submissions, amendments, and related documentation.
* Support participant recruitment, enrollment, and research assessments.
* Conduct structured clinical and qualitative research interviews.
* Manage, clean, and maintain research data and datasets.
* Perform basic statistical analyses and assist with data reporting.
* Coordinate data storage, organization, and sharing activities.
* Assist with the preparation of grant applications, progress reports, manuscripts, and other research publications.
** Qualifications
* ** B.A./B.S in Psychology or related field.
** A well-qualified candidate may also possess:**
* ** One year of experience as a research assistant or technician in a research laboratory as evidenced by application materials.**
* ** Coursework or prior training in clinical psychology or a behavioral health research setting, ideally in human subjects research.
*** Experience in laboratory management or administration.
* Experience recruiting, screening, and testing participants in research studies.
* Proficient computer knowledge to interface with a variety of database, statistical, and processing software, such as SPSS, R, Qualtrics, and REDCap.
* Experience working on grant-funded research projects.
* Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
* Ability to positively and professionally interact with participants and staff.
* Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
* Demonstrated high attention to detail.
* Ability to work well with people and be helpful, respectful, approachable, and team oriented.
* Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
** Salary:
** Starting at $45,000.00. Commensurate with education and experience.
** Special

Note:

** This position is funded by grant and/or contract funding, which is renewed through provisions of the grantor of the contract. Therefore, continuation of this position will be reviewed annually and is contingent upon continuation of funding from these grants and/or contracts, as well as satisfactory job performance.
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