Graduate Assistant - Psychological Science

Graduate Assistant - Psychological Science

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

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• Date of Birth
• Social Security Number
• Gender
• Ethnicity/Race

Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission.

Graduate Research Assistants work with a faculty member on research projects related to their field of study. Duties may include:

• Conducting literature reviews
• Collecting and analyzing data
• Assisting with laboratory or field work
• Preparing research materials and reports
• Maintaining research records
• Completing other research-related tasks as assigned

• Be admitted to a graduate program in the School of Psychological Sciences.
• Be in good academic standing.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of Psychology, statistics or a related field.
• Have effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Possess the technical or research skills needed for the assigned project.
• Meet any additional qualifications required by the supervising faculty member or the research project.

Graduate Research Assistant positions are available to graduate students in the School of Psychological Sciences who are in good academic standing.

Desired

Start Date:

09/01/2026

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