Research Assistant I/II, Casual - Children's Learning Institute

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Research Assistant to support projects focused on child development and education. This entry-level, full-time role involves conducting assessments, managing research data, and engaging with children and families to improve learning outcomes. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a preference for bilingual abilities. Join a team committed to advancing children's health and learning through innovative research practices. If you are passionate about making a difference in children's lives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Completion of Certification for Protection of Human Research Subjects within 5 days of employment.
• Physical ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force.

Responsibilities

• Support various projects related to research in child development.
• Conduct assessments and manage research equipment.
• Assist in recruiting subjects and obtaining informed consent.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Behavioral Analysis

Customer Service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology

Master’s degree in relevant field

Job description

Research Assistant I/II, Casual - Children's Learning Institute

Join to apply for the Research Assistant I/II, Casual - Children's Learning Institute role at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston).

The Children’s Learning Institute at UTHealth Houston is dedicated to advancing learning and health outcomes for children through research-practice partnerships. Our efforts focus on applying research in child development and education to improve children’s learning.

This casual Research Assistant will support projects such as Accelerated Early Reading Outcomes (AERO) and Developing Talkers (Hablemos Juntos).

Position Summary

Responsible for supporting various projects related to research in child development.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide reliability status on coding analysis measures for projects.
• Perform assessments with children, including psychological and educational evaluations, and manage research equipment.
• Conduct observational evaluations in schools and classrooms focusing on cognitive readiness activities.
• Handle data transfer, verification, entry, processing, management, and analysis.
• Assist in recruiting subjects and obtaining informed consent, including parent meetings and home visits.
• Serve as an intervention or coach in home or school settings, including training parents or teachers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Completion of Certification for Protection of Human Research Subjects within 5 days of employment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.
• Reliable transportation for travel across Texas.
• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, human development, biology, or relevant field; master’s preferred.
• Experience in customer service, behavioral analysis, or research preferred.
• Physical ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force.
• Residency in Texas required.

Additional Information

• Entry level, full-time position in research, analysis, and healthcare industries.
• Security-sensitive position subject to Texas Education Code 51.215.