Clinical Research Associate I

Job Posting Title :

Clinical Research Associate I

Hiring Department :

Department of Psychiatry

Position Open To : All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours :

40

FLSA Status : Exempt

Earliest Start Date :

Immediately

Position Duration :

Expected to Continue Until Dec 31, 2026

Location : AUSTIN, TX

Job Details : General Notes

This is a grant-funded position with a current end date of December 31, 2026. Continuation of the role is contingent upon the availability of funding, satisfactory job performance, and progress toward program objectives.

Purpose

This position will support the research program of Dr. Sam Cooper. Dr. Cooper conducts behavioral, neuroimaging, and clinical assessment and psychometric research in people with and without different forms of psychopathology and trauma exposure. This individual will assist with implementation of research studies and administrative tasks, including recruitment, consenting, administration of assessments, budgeting, behavioral and neuroimaging tasks implementation, and data analysis and quality control.

Responsibilities

Identify, recruit, and consent research participants.

Evaluate medical records and perform screenings to identify eligible study participants.

Assist in screening and enrolling study participants.

Administer assessments and conduct research experiment sessions.

Call participants for follow-up as outlined within research protocols and maintain ongoing communication to support retention.

Address participant questions and concerns throughout study participation.

Collect, verify, and review research data from clinical sites.

Ensure accurate and timely data entry into electronic data capture systems.

Review, track, and resolve data queries.

Ensure adherence to study protocols, regulatory requirements, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) guidelines.

Facilitate Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications, submissions, renewals, and updates across multiple sites.

Prepare, maintain, and organize regulatory documentation.

Coordinate with ethics committees to safeguard participant rights.

Conduct site initiation, monitoring, and close-out activities as needed.

Monitor site performance and assist with issue resolution.

Manage research administrative tasks, including maintaining supply inventories, ordering and maintaining equipment, and preparing participant payments.

Assist in the supervision, coordination, and management of graduate and undergraduate research assistants supporting research projects.

Assist the Principal Investigator with research-related activities, including preparation of manuscripts, progress reports, and grant submissions.

Conduct literature reviews to support study design, protocol development, and reporting.

Prepare study reports and maintain accurate documentation of study activities.

Assist in training new site staff and research team members.

Participate in internal and external audits.

Support the development of study protocols and case report forms.

Attend conferences and workshops to remain current on research and industry trends.

Adhere to internal controls, reporting structures, and established procedures.

Perform related duties as required.

Double-check work for accuracy, maintain organized records, and follow detailed procedures.

Write clear and concise reports, actively listen, and present information effectively.

Analyze information, develop solutions, and implement corrective actions as needed.

Collaborate effectively with team members and contribute to team success.

Prioritize tasks, manage time efficiently, and meet deadlines.

Demonstrate professionalism, discretion, and respect in all interactions.

Handle sensitive information with confidentiality, sound judgment, and composure.

Exhibit strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Demonstrate excellent organizational and time-management abilities with strong attention to detail.

Show critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Willingly train, mentor, and support undergraduate and graduate research assistants.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with research experience in psychiatry, psychology, neuroscience, or a related discipline.

At least one (1) year of relevant clinical research experience.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in psychology or neuroscience with experience working on research projects involving clinical populations.

Master's degree in life sciences, nursing, psychology, neuroscience, or a related field with at least two (2) years of clinical research experience.

Experience with common data science coding languages (e.g., R, Python, MATLAB).

Salary Range

$42,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

May work around standard office conditions

Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

Use of manual dexterity

Occasional weekend, overtime, and evening work to meet deadlines.

This is an on-campus position with an expectation to report to work on-site during the scheduled work week. The role requires a consistent physical presence to support operational and programmatic needs.

Required Materials

Resume / CV

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

Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers : You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers : As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

Employment Eligibility :

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion / transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility :

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks :

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer :

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency :

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification :

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify :

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following :

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Compliance :

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.