Research Assistant

Job Title

Research Assistant

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Psychology

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Here’s a Glimpse of the Job

The Research Assistant, under general supervision, performs technical research support with a primary focus on research data collection, coordination of research sessions, and day-to-day laboratory operations. This selected candidate will assist with conducting research sessions, collecting and maintaining research data, preparing research equipment and spaces, and coordinating laboratory activities.

Opportunities to Contribute

• Conducts or assists with research sessions in accordance with established study protocols, including research materials, equipment, and spaces for scheduled sessions.
• Collects and records research data, observations, scientific measurements, and assists with performing routine analyses and tests related to research activities.
• Coordinates with researchers and other research staff regarding research session activities.
• Maintains accurate research records and documentation and assists with the preparation and publication of research results.
• Assists with participant screening, scheduling, and compensation as needed.

• Coordinates day-to-day laboratory activities, including scheduling laboratory spaces and equipment for research sessions and providing logistical support to researchers and other laboratory personnel.
• Maintains lab supplies and research equipment, monitors inventory, assists with obtaining supplies needed for research activities, operates research equipment in accordance with established procedures and supports laboratory standards and practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, neuroscience, behavioral science, or a related field. 

A well-qualified candidate may also possess:

• Experience conducting or assisting with human-subjects research.
• Experience collecting and maintaining research data.
• Experience coordinating research sessions or laboratory activities.
• Experience operating research or laboratory equipment.

• Ability to accurately follow research protocols and procedures.
• Knowledge of research data collection methods.
• Strong attention to detail and recordkeeping skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to operate research equipment and learn new research procedures.
• Ability to coordinate multiple research activities and schedules.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate based on the selected candidate’s education and experience. 
Schedule/Location: This position may require work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends.
Special Note: This position is funded from grant and/or contract funding, which is renewed through provisions of the grantor of the contract. Therefore, this position is contingent upon continuation of funding from these grants and/or contracts, as well as satisfactory job performance.

What You Need to Do: 

Select the Apply button to begin your application. Submitting a cover letter and resume is strongly recommended and will help us with the review process. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.

Why Texas A&M University? 

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.   

The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences is engaged in research that falls into all five graduate areas of specialization:

• Behavioral and Cellular Neuroscience
• Clinical Psychology
• Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience Psychology
• Industrial/Organizational Psychology
• Social & Personality Psychology

In addition to the Department of Psychological and Brain Science’s 5 areas of specialization, we have overlapping research interests that bridge traditional areas of psychology. These primary research themes include Affective Science; Neuroscience; Personality and Individual Differences. To learn more please visit our site at https://artsci.tamu.edu/psychological-brain-sciences/index.html

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. 

Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.  

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums. 
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays.  
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month. 
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas  
• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time 
• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more.  
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee. 
• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees.

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.