Research Associate

utaustin; Utah; On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin's Anxiety and Health Behaviors Lab seeks a full-time Research Associate (licensed psychologist) to join its clinical research program. The role involves delivering manualized evidence-based treatments in clinical trials and supervising trainees, while contributing to study development and data collection.

The position requires a Ph.D./Psy.D., Texas licensure, and postdoctoral experience; the role is a one-year fixed term with immediate start on UT Austin's main

Qualifications

• Ph.D./Psy.D. required in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, or closely related field.
• Licensed to practice psychology in the State of Texas.
• Completion of postdoctoral training or equivalent professional experience.
• Training and experience in evidence-based psychological assessment and treatment.
• Experience conducting clinical research involving human participants.
• Experience providing clinical supervision or training to students, trainees, or research.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological services within clinical research protocols, including delivery of manualized evidence-based treatments, clinical and diagnostic assessments, clinical study visits, and collection and documentation of research data.
• Train and supervise clinical psychology doctoral students and research staff in evidence-based treatment delivery, clinical assessment, participant management, and clinical research procedures.
• Conceptualize, lead, and contribute to clinical research projects, including study development, implementation, data interpretation, dissemination, and preparation of scholarly products.
• Present clinical and research work to academic, professional, and community audiences and contribute to dissemination and outreach activities.

Education

Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, or a closely related field.

Job description

Research Associate

Hiring Department: Department of Psychology

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40

FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date: Immediately

Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Sep 30, 2027

Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details

General Notes

The Anxiety and Health Behaviors Lab is hiring a full-time Research Associate. The position is designed for a licensed psychologist with experience in clinical research, evidence-based psychological treatment, clinical assessment, and supervision. This is a one-year fixed term position

Purpose

The Research Associate will serve as a licensed psychologist within the lab's clinical research program, providing psychological services as part of clinical trials while contributing to the design and conduct of clinical research. The Research Associate will also train and supervise trainees and research staff in treatment delivery, clinical assessment, and research procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological services within clinical research protocols, including delivery of manualized evidence-based treatments, clinical and diagnostic assessments, clinical study visits, and collection and documentation of research data.
• Train and supervise clinical psychology doctoral students and research staff in evidence-based treatment delivery, clinical assessment, participant management, and clinical research procedures.
• Conceptualize, lead, and contribute to clinical research projects, including study development, implementation, data interpretation, dissemination, and preparation of scholarly products.
• Present clinical and research work to academic, professional, and community audiences and contribute to dissemination and outreach activities.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, or a closely related field.
• Licensed to practice psychology in the State of Texas.
• Completion of postdoctoral training or equivalent relevant professional experience.
• Training and experience in evidence-based psychological assessment and treatment.
• Experience conducting clinical research involving human participants.
• Experience providing clinical supervision or training to students, trainees, or research.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience delivering and supervising manualized, evidence-based psychological treatments in clinical trials.
• Experience conducting diagnostic and clinical assessments in research settings.
• Experience working with individuals with anxiety, mood, trauma-related, or related disorders.
• Experience supervising clinical psychology doctoral students.
• Record of scholarly contributions to clinical research.
• Experience working within interdisciplinary academic research teams.

Salary

$100,000

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• Letter of interest
• 3 work references with contact information; at least one reference must be a supervisor.
• 3 letters of recommendation from professional references; at least two must be from individuals external to UT Austin. Letters should attest to the candidate's record of independent research at UT Austin.

Employment Eligibility

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position