Emotion Lab Research Assistant (1-Year, Full-Time)

University of California - Riverside; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 53,766 - 62,995; Full time

Job summary

The Emotional Lives Lab at University of California - Riverside is seeking one full-time Lab Assistant to begin on August 15, 2026 for a one-year appointment. The lab studies emotion and emotion regulation in everyday life contexts and across adulthood, using experience sampling and smartphone-sensing methods.

Responsibilities include recruiting and screening participants, data collection, maintaining protocols and databases, supervising teams, assisting with IRB documents, and contributing to

Qualifications

• Interest in pursuing an advanced degree in psychology or related fields.
• Current work authorization to accept a UC Riverside staff position.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Participant recruitment and screening.
• Data collection.
• Maintaining research protocols and data storage systems.
• Managing teams of research assistants.
• Assisting with IRB and other documents.
• Maintaining study databases and lab documentation.
• Authoring posters for presentation and manuscripts for publication.

Education

Pursuing an advanced degree in psychology

Job description

The Emotional Lives Lab at University of California - Riverside is seeking one full-time Lab Assistant to begin on August 15, 2026 for a one-year appointment. The lab studies emotion and emotion regulation in everyday life contexts and across adulthood, using experience sampling and smartphone-sensing methods.

Responsibilities include recruiting and screening participants, data collection, maintaining protocols and databases, supervising teams, assisting with IRB documents, and contributing to