Research Associate II

General Notes

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Dell Medical School is seeking a Research Associate II.

This is a temporary position with an end date of August 31, 2026, renewable based on funding availability, work performance, and progress toward research goals. The role may require work during weekends and / or outside of normal business hours.

Purpose

Assist an interdisciplinary research team in the Bipolar Disorder Center / Almeida lab at Dell Medical School, Department of Psychiatry and Behavior Sciences at The University of Texas at Austin with collecting and analyzing psychological and neuroimaging measures for the bipolar and major depressive disorder population.

Responsibilities

Develop, collect, conduct, and analyze research projects including psychological measures using standard interviews (self-report and / or clinician based) and neuroimaging measures as part of a team of faculty, graduate students, and undergraduate assistants.

Assist with data entry and database management.

Assist with IRB submission & management

Review medical records and conduct screenings for study recruitment. Execute data collection procedure and assessment and assist with subject recruitment, including obtaining consent of research subjects.

Help with subject management, scheduling and reimbursement. Provide exceptional support to research subjects via phone, email, etc.

Assist with manuscripts and publications (authorship will depend on candidate’s initiative).

Other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and two years of research experience in psychiatry, psychology, public health, social work, counseling, or related discipline. Compassionate with a professional demeanor, showing tact and respect at all times. Ability to address individuals and information with a high degree of sensitivity and confidentiality in various delicate, formal, or urgent situations.

Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Outstanding organizational and time management skills.

Demonstrated critical thinking skills and excellent attention to detail.

Demonstrated ability to work well with a culturally diverse group of faculty, staff, and students, including the willingness and ability to train and oversee undergraduate and graduate students.

Must be comfortable interacting in an interdisciplinary setting and interacting with people living serious mental illness. Experience with data entry and / or data management, ideally in REDCap.

Strong computer skills with a variety of programs.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree with relevant laboratory experience in clinical research and / or mental / behavioral health field.

Experience with obtaining neuroimaging measures (MRI, EEG, etc) and / or administering neuromodulatory interventions (TMS, etc.).

Experience designing and managing REDCap database.

Experience with quantitative and / or qualitative data collection and analysis.

Experience with analyzing psychological and neuroimaging measures for the bipolar and major depressive disorder population.

Prior experience with peer-review manuscript preparation and / or presenting at research conferences.

Experience communicating with / submitting to / preparing documents for institutional review boards (IRBs).

Phlebotomy experience & certification, biospecimen processing / shipping. Experience collecting vitals and ECG data from humans.

Salary Range

$45,000+ depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

May work around chemical fumes

May work around standard office conditions

May work around biohazards

May work around chemicals

May work around electrical and mechanical hazards

Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

Use of manual dexterity

Climbing of stairs

Climbing of ladders

Lifting and moving

Occasional weekend, overtime and evening work to meet deadlines

This position is based on-campus and requires regular on-site attendance during the scheduled work week.

Required Materials

Resume / CV

3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Letter of interest

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