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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 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
Physical Activities
Working Conditions
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.
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