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 Assistant will provide research and administrative support for studies examining real-time social interaction and communication using neuroimaging, behavioral, linguistic, and computational research methods. The selected candidate will support all stages of the research process, including participant recruitment and data collection, data management and analysis, research compliance, preparation of scholarly materials, supervision of undergraduate research assistants, and coordination of laboratory operations.

Opportunities to Contribute

- Coordinate participant recruitment, scheduling, and data collection for research studies.
- Operate and maintain research equipment used for recording participant interactions.
- Collect, organize, and manage research data.
- Analyze data using computational and machine learning methods.
- Assist with data interpretation and reporting of results.
- Conduct literature reviews to support research activities.
- Prepare research materials, reports, presentations, publications, and grant documents.
- Recruit, train, and support research assistants and laboratory personnel.
- Coordinate research activities, schedules, and daily laboratory operations.
- Prepare and maintain IRB submissions and regulatory documentation.
- Organize laboratory meetings, communications, and related administrative activities.
- Maintain the laboratory website, recruitment materials, and approved outreach content.

Qualifications

- Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Cognitive Science, Neuroscience, Computer Science or related field.
- Two years of relevant research experience.

A well-qualified candidate may also possess:

- Experience conducting or supporting human subject research.

- Experience performing quantitative data analysis using Python and/or R.
- Experience coordinating complex research studies or projects involving multiple data types or research methods.
- Experience with neuroimaging data collection and/or analysis.
- Knowledge of or experience with computational modeling, machine learning, and natural language processing methods.
- Coursework, research experience, or demonstrated knowledge in social neuroscience, interpersonal communication, naturalistic social interaction, or a related area.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy when completing research, data, and administrative tasks.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize responsibilities, coordinate multiple projects, and meet established deadlines.
- Ability to build effective working relationships with participants, faculty, staff, and students.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a research team.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment, follow research protocols, and maintain confidentiality when handling research information and participant data.

Salary: $45,000/annually

Special Note: This position is funded from grant and/or contract funding, which is renewed through provisions of the grantor of the contract. Therefore, this position is contingent upon continuation of funding from these grants and/or contracts, as well as satisfactory job performance.

What You Need to Do:

Select the Apply button to begin your application. Submitting a cover letter and resume is strongly recommended and will help us with the review process. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.

Why Texas A&M University?

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences is engaged in research that falls into all five graduate areas of specialization:

- Behavioral and Cellular Neuroscience
- Clinical Psychology
- Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience Psychology
- Industrial/Organizational Psychology
- Social & Personality Psychology

In addition to the Department of Psychological and Brain Science’s 5 areas of specialization, we have overlapping research interests that bridge traditional areas of psychology. These primary research themes include Affective Science; Neuroscience; Personality and Individual Differences. To learn more please visit our site at https://artsci.tamu.edu/psychological-brain-sciences/index.html

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.

Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.

- Medical, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/medical/) prescription drug, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/prescriptions-express-scripts/) dental, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/dental/) vision, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/vision-insurance/) life and AD&D, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/life-add/) flexible spending accounts (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/flexible-spending-accounts/), and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/long-term-disability/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums.
- 12-15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays.
- Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html) and at least eight hours of paid vacation (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html) each month.
- Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (https://www.trs.texas.gov/Pages/Homepage.aspx)
- Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/)
- Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/) training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more.
- Educational release time and tuition assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance) for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee.
- Living Well, (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/) a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees.

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

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