Research Assistant I

University of Texas at Dallas

$36,764 - $38,000, DOQ

medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, retirement plan

United States, Texas, Richardson

Mar 13, 2025

Posting Details

Posting Number	S06270P
Position Title	Research Assistant I
Functional Title
Department	Psychology
Salary Range	$36,764 - $38,000, DOQ
Pay Basis	Monthly
Position Status	Regular full-time
Location	Richardson
Position End Date (if temporary)
Posting Open Date	03/13/2025
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Desired Start Date	06/01/2025
Job Summary	The Laboratory for Healthy Social-Emotional Development is hiring a full-time Research Assistant I to begin in the summer of 2025 (PI: Dr. Alva Tang). The Research Assistant will work in the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences at the University of Texas at Dallas ( UTD) main campus in Richardson (bbs.utdallas.edu). The Research Assistant will have the opportunity to work on studies examining adolescents' processing of social information and social media content, and to oversee day-to-day activities in the lab. Applicants interested in attending graduate school or pursuing a career focused on research in developmental psychology, neuroscience, or clinical psychology are encouraged to apply. *This position is initially funded for a minimum of one year, with the possibility of renewal. Continued employment is contingent upon the availability of funding.*
Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor's degree in one of the basic sciences or an equivalent combination of education and experience in customer service or in daily interactions in a public services environment.
Preferred Education and Experience	Preferred Education and Experience Bachelor's degree or equivalent degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, Education/ Human Development or a related field. Experience conducting research with humans, collecting data with EEG or other kinds of neuroimaging techniques, experience working with children and/or adolescents and families Fluency in English and Spanish is preferred.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities	Duties & Responsibilities: Primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Participant recruitment, coordinating lab visits for adolescents, and acquiring data from adolescents and parents using behavioral observations, EEG experimental tasks, cognitive assessments, semi-structured clinical interviews, and surveys. Data management (e.g., working with RedCap and Qualtrics), maintaining a database, and coding and analyzing data. Lab management (e.g., writing lab protocols, IRB amendments, participant reimbursements, training undergraduate students). Community engagement and building relationships with community partners (e.g., attending recruitment functions, assisting with advertisements). Manuscript preparation with authorship opportunities. Other duties as assigned. Essential Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Keen attention to detail. Organizational and planning abilities to work within deadlines Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills to communicate and work with families and the research team.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
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Additional Information	Work Notice: Work will be performed on-site and in person. What We Can Offer UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer an employee-friendly work environment with a comprehensive benefits package including: Competitive Salary Tuition Benefits Internal Training Medical insurance - including *100% paid* employee medical coverage for full-time employees Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Long and short-term disability Retirement Plan Options Paid time off Paid Holidays All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program. Visit https://hr.utdallas.edu/employees/benefits/ for more information.
Special Instructions Summary	*Special instructions summary:* To apply, please provide (1) a cover letter describing research and lab experience, (2) names and contact information of at least two references, and (3) a CV/resume. Reviews will begin immediately until the position is filled.
Important Message	1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public. 2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the *ADA Coordinator* . For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator.