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Job Posting Title Social Science/Humanities Research Associate II Hiring Department Department of Psychology Location

UT MAIN CAMPUS

Employment Details Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40; FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt; Earliest Start Date: Immediately; Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until May 31, 2027; Position Open To: All Applicants. Purpose The Research Associate II will coordinate an NIMH‑funded research study in the Mood Disorders Laboratory. Responsibilities Coordinate day‑to‑day operations of the research study, including participant recruitment and screening, scheduling and conducting study visits, reserving study space and resources, onboarding participants into online intervention arms, administering diagnostic clinical interviews, and conducting psychophysiological assessments such as eye‑tracking. Manage and maintain study data and protocols, including overseeing data collection procedures, organizing study documentation, monitoring data quality, and preparing datasets for analysis. Assist with scheduling and facilitating study meetings (e.g., recruitment tracking, clinical interrater reliability, clinical supervision). Maintain regulatory documentation and assist with research compliance, including preparation and submission of IRB materials and NIH‑related documentation. Supervise and train undergraduate research assistants, including oversight of data entry, participant tracking, and other study support tasks. Assist with preparation of scientific manuscripts, conference presentations, and grant‑related materials. Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications BA in psychology or a related area with at least two years of research experience. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Preferred Qualifications MS in Psychology or a related field and two or more years of full‑time research experience. Experience with psychological research involving structured or diagnostic clinical interviews and familiarity with research data management and statistical software (e.g., REDCap, RStudio). Salary $50,000 Equal Opportunity Employer The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr The University of Texas at Austin

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Full time, Immediate start

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