Social ScienceHumanities Research Associate I Psychology

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General Notes

We are hiring a full-time Social Science/Humanities Research Associate I in the department of Psychology. The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills; demonstrate strong organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail; show proficiency in managing multiple tasks and working both independently as well as with a team. The Social Science/Humanities Research Associate I will be provided with training in clinical assessments and will gain experience in general research administration and the preparation of publications and conference presentations. This position is well-suited for individuals interested in pursuing graduate study in clinical psychology. Please contact Drs. Richard Brown () or Jasper Smits () with any questions about the positions.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions have been filled.

Purpose

The positions support clinical trials funded by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and the Cancer Prevention & Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) and are overseen by Drs.Richard Brown and Jasper Smits. More information about our research can be found here.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating recruitment efforts for ongoing clinical trials
• Organizing and overseeing data collection and study protocols
• Conducting clinical interviews and assessments
• Maintaining and revising IRB protocols and assisting with research compliance reports and procedures
• Management cleaning and preparation of data collected via online survey platforms
• Supervision of undergraduate students conducting data entry and other tasks
• Interfacing with research and clinical staff to maintain effective communication regarding participant scheduling data management and quality control.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in Psychology or a related field. Prior research experience (including experience as a student).

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior research experience in a psychology lab. Previous experience with data management and use of software programs for statistical analysis.

Salary Range

$40000

Working Conditions

• May work around biohazards

• May work around standard office conditions

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

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Background Checks:

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

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employercomplies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin age marital status sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression disability religion or veteran status in employment educational programs and activities and admissions.

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The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The universitys company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify please see the following:

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act) you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

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