Research Assistant 2

Yale Corporation; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale University in New Haven seeks a Research Assistant 2 in the Department of Psychiatry to support brain imaging studies using PET. You will recruit subjects, obtain informed consent, coordinate regulatory paperwork, collect and analyze data, and supervise student staff in day-to-day research operations.

The role involves scheduling, data entry, and maintaining study records, with opportunities to contribute to project design and publication materials.

Qualifications

• Two years of related work experience in the same job family.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of experience and education.

Responsibilities

• Researches and collects data through intake, interviews, or other methods for research projects.

Skills

Interview human subjects

Structured interviews & assessments

Regulatory paperwork management

Data management

Recruitment logistics scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Two years related work experience

Job description

Working at Yale means contributing to a better tomorrow. Whether you are a current resident of our New Haven-based community, eligible for opportunities through the New Haven Hiring Initiative, or a newcomer, interested in exploring all that Yale has to offer, your talents and contributions are welcome. Discover your opportunities at Yale!

Overview

This Research Assistant 2 position is in the Department of Psychiatry. The study focuses on using neuroreceptor imaging techniques such as PET to gain insights into the brains of people with substance use and other stress-related disorders.The Research Assistant supports clinical brain imaging studies by participating in and overseeing recruitment of subjects, handling informed consent, phone screens, preparing all associated regulatory paperwork, collecting, analyzing and entering data, and generally managing the day-to-day operations of human subject research, including supervision of other students (grad students and post-docs).

Required Skills and Abilities

• 1. Comfortable interviewing human subjects with psychiatric conditions for participation in complex brain imaging studies.
• 2. Ability to conduct structured interviews, administer assessments, and obtain informed consent.
• 3. Ability to manage grant- and protocol-related paperwork, including IRB approvals, MRRC approvals, radiation safety approvals, and grant progress reports.
• 4. Ability to manage data.
• 5. Ability to manage the logistics of scheduling research participants, including filling available scan slots and identifying obstacles along the recruitment pathway.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

• 1. Bachelor's degree in a related field such as psychology.
• 2. At least 2 years of related work experience.

Principal Responsibilities

• 1. Researches and collects data through site or home visit intakes; library research; structured interviews; or through other means for research projects.
• 2. Interprets, synthesizes, and analyzes data using scientific or statistical techniques. Modifies and plans research experiments, procedures, tests, or survey instruments. Assists in research design.
• 3. Writes and edits material for publication and presentation. Reports on status of research activities. Oversees and instructs research and support staff on technical procedures, equipment operation, and laboratory maintenance.
• 4. Schedules and coordinates research activities. Identifies and recruits study participants. Orders and maintains inventory of supplies.
• 5. May assist in preparing financial information and monitoring budgets.
• 6. Performs additional functions incidental to research activities.

Required Education and Experience

Two years of related work experience in the same job family and a Bachelor's degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of experience and education.

Job Posting Date

10/30/2026

Job Category

Technician

Bargaining Unit

L34

Compensation Grade

Labor Grade D

Hourly Range

$31.83

Benefits

A general description of the benefits to be offered with this Clerical and Technical position is available at: Yale Benefits

Time Type

Full time

Duration Type

Staff

Work Model

On-site