Research Assistant II

University-of-Louisville; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Louisville's Eating Anxiety and Treatment Laboratory in the Department of Psychology is seeking a full-time Research Assistant II to support clinical and non-clinical studies on eating disorders. This 40-hour-per-week role offers $17 per hour.

The ideal candidate holds an associate degree with at least one year of relevant experience and possesses strong skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SPSS, and REDCap; a bachelor's in psychology, CS, or engineering and lab-management

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in a related field and 1+ year of relevant experience or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree preferred in psychology, CS, or engineering with 2+ years psychology research or lab management experience.
• Interest in psychological research.
• Ability to supervise undergraduate and graduate research assistants.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with clinic research sites and participants via email, in person, and by phone.
• Assist with project design, organization, and data collection in lab, online, and clinic.
• Assist with grant applications and data entry/coding.
• Supervise undergraduate and graduate assistants; maintain databases and procure supplies.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

SPSS

REDCap

Education

Associate degree in a related field

Bachelor's degree in psychology, computer science, or engineering

Tools

REDCap

Job description

Department:Location:Belknap CampusTime Type:Full timeWorker Type:RegularJob Req ID:R109556Minimum Requirements:Associate’s degree in a related field and one (1) or more years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Grade 2 (Hourly)Position Description:The Eating Anxiety and Treatment laboratory in the Department of Psychology at the University of Louisville is seeking a full-time Research Assistant II (40 hours/week; $17/hour). The position primarily involves assisting with clinical and non-clinical studies centered around the topic of eating disorders.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesDuties include communicating with clinic research sites, communicating with participants over email, in person and over the phone, assisting with project design and organization, assisting with data collection in the lab, online, and in the clinic, assisting with grant applications, entering and coding data, supervising undergraduate and graduate assistants, maintaining databases, purchasing supplies, and general organizational activities.Prefer bachelor's degree in psychology, computer science, or engineering and at least 2 years of psychology research experience or lab management experience.Preferred QualificationInterest in psychological researchExperiences working with clinical populationsCommitment of at least 1 year (extendable depending on fit and availability of funding)ability to supervise undergraduate and graduate research assistants.CompetenciesRequires very good competency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SPSS, RedcapThe ability to communicate with clinical and non-clinical populationsGood competency in following detailed research protocols to collect dataSociable, self-motivated, organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently and as part of a teamStrong technical and computer skillsTarget Compensation Maximum:Target Compensation Minimum:Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.Equal Employment OpportunityThe University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.Consistent with applicable law, demographic information is collected for aggregate reporting requirements. Demographic information provided through this application is not available to hiring managers/committees and is not considered in hiring or employment decisions.Assistance and AccommodationsComputers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 2315 South First Street Walk, Room 02C - Louisville, Kentucky 40292.If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] or by phone [phone].