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Overview Job Title: Social Science/Humanities Research Associate I - Psychology Hiring Department: Department of Psychology Position Open To: All Applicants Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Earliest Start Date: Immediately Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Mar 04, 2027 Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS Job Details 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 (brown2@utexas.edu) or Jasper Smits (smits@utexas.edu) 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 Qualifications Required: Bachelor\'s 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: Prior research experience in a psychology lab. Previous experience with data management and use of software programs for statistical analysis. Salary and Working Conditions Salary Range: $40,000 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 Important for Applicants for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. for Current university employees and contingent workers: You MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left-hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled into your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. You must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above. ---- Legal and Compliance Employment Eligibility: Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval. Retirement Plan Eligibility: The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. Background Checks: A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position. Equal Opportunity Employer: The University of Texas at Austin is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer 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. Pay Transparency: The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or discriminate against employees or applicants for discussing pay. However, some restrictions apply as described by policy. Employment Eligibility Verification: If hired, you will be required to complete the federal I-9 form and provide documents proving identity and work authorization. Documents must be presented no later than the third day of employment. E-Verify: UT Austin uses E-Verify for new hires. For more information, see the E-Verify posters and notices. Compliance: Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Clery Act. 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