Lab Assistant

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

Job summary

The University of California, Riverside is hiring a full-time Lab Assistant starting August 15, 2026, for the Emotional Lives Lab. This role involves participant recruitment, data collection, and managing research assistants.

Ideal candidates are motivated individuals with an interest in psychology, looking to pursue advanced degrees. The salary range is $53,766 to $62,994 annually.

Qualifications

• Motivated individuals interested in pursuing an advanced degree in psychology or related fields.
• Current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position.

Responsibilities

• Involved in participant recruitment and screening.
• Data collection and maintaining research protocols.
• Administrative duties including managing research assistants.

Job description

Priority Application Deadline: 06/22/2026

Overview

Job ID: 37556177

Category: Science and Research

Organization: College of Humanities Arts & Social Sciences

Department: Psychology Dept

Location: Main Campus - UCR

Salary: $53,766 - $62,995

Date Posted: June 5, 2026

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Schedule: 8AM - 5PM

Full/Part Time: Full-time (100%)

Level of Supervision: General Supervision

Personnel Program Code: Professional & Support Staff

Other Information: Qualifies for Employee Referral Bonus: No; UC Internal Job: No

Position Information

Dr. Tabea Springstein is seeking one full-time Lab Assistant to begin on August 15, 2026. The duration for the position is one year.

The Emotional Lives Lab studies emotion and emotion regulation in everyday life contexts and across adulthood. The lab uses experience sampling and other ambulatory assessment methods such as smartphone sensing.

The Lab Assistant will be involved in multiple aspects of work in the lab including participant recruitment and screening, data collection, and maintaining research protocols and data storage systems.

The Lab Assistant will also have administrative duties, including managing teams of research assistants, assisting with IRB and other documents, and maintaining study databases and lab documentation.

There will be opportunities for authoring posters for presentation and manuscripts for publication.

The position is ideal for motivated individuals interested in pursuing an advanced degree in psychology or related fields.

Salary & Pay

The full salary range for the Lab Assistant 1 is $53,766.00 - $62,994.96 annually. The expected pay scale for this position is up to $55,937.52 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure, certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.

Requirements

• Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position.
• Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.
• As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.