Research Assistant Job at University of North Texas

University of North Texas Denton, TX 76203

Department
UNT-Psychology-122500

Job Location
Denton

Full Time/Part Time
Full-Time

Retirement Eligibility
TRS Eligible

Additional Retirement Information
For more information on retirement plan options, please visit https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/retirement-plans/index.php.

Salary Information
33,660.00

Department Summary
As part of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, we offer undergraduate (i.e., B.A. and B.S. Majors in Psychology) and graduate programs (i.e., PhD in Behavioral Sciences, Clinical Psychology, and Counseling Psychology). Our Clinical and Counseling programs are APA accredited.

Position Overview
This position assists with compilation and preparation of material for a research project involving human participants and also assists in conducting research projects. Responsibilities involve gathering data from self-report measures, interviews, laboratory behavioral tasks, measures of attention and cognition. This research involves work with both healthy individuals and patients experiencing psychopathology. Work is performed in the Department of Psychology and other facilities designed for clinic research in our local community.

Additional Posting Details

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with major course work in the field of assignment, and two years related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, experience and training



Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of scientific research techniques, methods and procedures.
 Working knowledge of equipment used in related fields of research. 
Considerable knowledge of health, safety, and security precautions in keeping with type of research being done.
 Ability to set up and operate research instrumentation and equipment. Ability
to make accurate assays and to prepare reports, charts, or graphs on results.
 Ability to work effectively with fellow researchers, staff members, faculty, supervisors and students.



Preferred Qualifications

experience with statistical analyses

Required License / Registration / Certification

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8-5

Driving University Vehicle
No

Security Sensitive
This is a security sensitive position.

EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.



Classification Title
Research Assistant

Physical Requirements
Ability to communicate

Job Duties

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Collects, evaluates, and interprets research data to provide needed information to principal investigators and other researchers to include qualitative and quantitative analysis. Maintains laboratory and equipment in good working condition to support research endeavors.

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Conducts a variety of research experiments according to protocol using a variety of methods, including use of self-report measures, interviews, laboratory behavioral tasks, blood work, and measures of attention as well as cognition.

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Standardizes equipment, test procedures and quality controls, codes information, and presents descriptive data in regularly scheduled meetings.

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Coordinates the research or lab-related efforts of students, technicians, and physicians.

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Performs other duties as assigned.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
S6002P

Position End Date (if temporary)

Special Instructions to Applicants



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